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Easy Crispy Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

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These easy crispy mini pizza bagel bites are a quick, make-ahead snack with perfectly crunchy edges, gooey cheese, and classic pepperoni. Perfect for gatherings or casual snacking.

Ingredients

  • Mini bagels (plain or everything)
  • Olive oil (about 1 teaspoon per bagel half)
  • Pizza sauce (about 1 tablespoon per bagel half)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese (1 to 1.5 tablespoons per bagel half)
  • Pepperoni slices (3-4 per bagel half)
  • Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend, pinch)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally.
  3. Brush the cut sides of each bagel half with olive oil.
  4. Arrange the bagel halves cut side up on the baking sheet, spaced apart.
  5. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
  7. Add 3-4 pepperoni slices on top of each cheese layer.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese if using.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bagel edges are golden and crispy.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Brush bagels with olive oil to ensure crispiness. Use fresh shredded mozzarella for best melt. Avoid overloading sauce to prevent sogginess. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully. For make-ahead, freeze assembled bites on a baking sheet, then transfer to freezer bag and bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes.

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