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.

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 12
AmericanGluten-Free

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. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Time: 5 min
  2. 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. 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. 4.

    Place the assembled bagel bites on the prepared baking sheets.

    Time: 2 min
  5. 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. 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