Quick & Easy Pizza Bagel Bites
Mini bagels are topped with two separate topping combinations for an elevated version of a nostalgic snack food.
Servings 4
Calories 284kcal
Ingredients
- 4 mini plain bagels, halved (or 2 regular bagels)
- ⅓ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- ¾ cup part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces pepperoni stick, sliced into ¼” (6mm) rounds
- Handful basil leaves, torn
- ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oven to broil. Arrange bagels cut side up on a baking sheet. Broil until the bagels are toasted and golden brown, about 1 minute.
- Spoon pizza sauce or marinara over the toasted bagels and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Top half with pepperoni slices. Top the other half with basil leaves and cherry tomatoes.
- Broil until the cheese has melted and the edges of the pepperoni are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese, oregano and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
For perfectly crisp edges and gooey cheese, toast the bagels before adding toppings—this prevents sogginess and gives you that irresistible crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 1mg
