Crispy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels
These crispy mini pepperoni pizza bagels are a quick, easy, and freezer-friendly snack perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings. They feature a crunchy bagel base topped with melty mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and tender pepperoni.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (fresh) or 18 minutes (from frozen)
- Total Time: 22-28 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pizza bagels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bagels (plain or everything)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce or marinara
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100–150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 20–25 thin-cut pepperoni slices
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Dried oregano or Italian seasoning (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If baking from frozen, preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally and arrange cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush each bagel half lightly with olive oil.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of tomato sauce evenly on each bagel half, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top of the sauce (about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons per bagel half).
- Top each bagel with 2 or 3 pepperoni slices, laying them flat.
- Add a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning and a light dusting of grated Parmesan cheese, if using.
- For freezing: Place the baking sheet with assembled bagels in the freezer uncovered for about 2 hours or until frozen solid.
- Transfer the frozen bagels to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag, separating layers with parchment paper.
- To bake from frozen: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place frozen bagels on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
- If baking fresh: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, until bagels are golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overload bagels with sauce or cheese to avoid sogginess. Use thin pepperoni slices for best texture. Freezing assembled bagels before baking locks in freshness and prevents toppings from sliding off. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza bagel
- Calories: 150180
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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