DIY Pizza Bagel Bites
A fun and interactive way to enjoy pizza bagels! Set up a topping bar and let everyone create their own personalized bagel bites. Perfect for parties or a casual family dinner.
Ingredients
- •12 piece Mini Bagels (halved)
- •1 cup Pizza Sauce (or more, depending on preference)
- •2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (or more, depending on preference)
- •4 oz Pepperoni (sliced or diced)
- •4 oz Cooked Sausage (crumbled)
- •1/2 cup Diced Bell Peppers (any color)
- •1/2 cup Sliced Mushrooms
- •1/4 cup Black Olives (sliced)
- •1/4 cup Diced Onions
- •1 tsp Dried Oregano (for sprinkling)
- •1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Time: 5 min - 2.
Set up your topping bar with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, onions, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Time: 10 min - 3.
Have everyone assemble their own pizza bagel bites by spreading pizza sauce on each bagel half, then adding their desired toppings.
Time: 5 min - 4.
Place the assembled bagel bites on the prepared baking sheets.
Time: 2 min - 5.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagels are lightly golden brown.
Time: 13 min - 6.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Tips
- 💡Get creative with your toppings! Other great options include cooked bacon, pineapple, spinach, and artichoke hearts.
- 💡For a crispier crust, bake the bagel halves for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
- 💡These can be assembled ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Shannon Williams