Crispy Mini Bagel Pizzas
These crispy mini bagel pizzas are quick, easy, and perfect for snacks or casual gatherings. They feature toasted mini bagels topped with seasoned tomato sauce and a blend of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese, baked to melty perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini bagel pizzas (6 whole mini bagels halved) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Mini bagels (plain or everything-flavored; about 12 halves)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (store-bought or homemade marinara)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (fresh shredded preferred)
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for brushing bagels)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally. Trim a thin slice off the rounded edge if needed for a flatter surface.
- Optional: Lightly brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil to boost crispness.
- Toast the bagels cut-side up on a baking sheet or wire rack for about 5 minutes until slightly golden and firm but not hard.
- While toasting, mix the mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce on each toasted bagel half, leaving a small border.
- Top each bagel half with about 2 tablespoons of the cheese blend.
- Bake the assembled bagel pizzas for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden with crispy edges.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Toast bagels before adding toppings to lock in crunch and prevent sogginess. Use a light hand with tomato sauce to avoid a chewy base. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even cooking. If cheese browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil. Fully thaw frozen bagels before use. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in oven or toaster oven for best crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bagel pizza
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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