Homemade Pizza Bagels
Homemade pizza bagels are the ultimate snack, combining the chewy goodness of bagels with the cheesy delight of pizza. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make treats can be customized with your favorite toppings and are ready in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a movie night or enjoying a quick lunch, these pizza bagels are sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 (4 whole bagels halved) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 plain or everything bagels
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Assorted toppings (e.g., ½ cup pepperoni slices, diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each bagel in half horizontally and place cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spread about ¼ cup of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Top with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese and your favorite toppings.
- Drizzle olive oil lightly over the assembled bagels.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, toast the bagels slightly before adding toppings. - Experiment by swapping pizza sauce for pesto or alfredo for a unique flavor twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster oven for best results.