Easy Cheesy Mini Pizza Bagel Bites Recipe Perfect for Pool Day Snacks
Quick and tasty mini pizza bagel bites perfect for pool days and casual get-togethers. These bite-sized snacks combine melty mozzarella, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy bagel edges for a crowd-pleasing treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini bagels (plain or everything, pre-sliced if possible)
- ½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
- 1 ½ cups (about 6 oz or 170g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- About 20 small pepperoni slices (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (15g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally if not pre-sliced, and place cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Brush each bagel half lightly with olive oil.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of tomato sauce on each bagel half, avoiding overloading.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce (about 2 tablespoons or 15g per piece).
- Add 2-3 pepperoni slices or your chosen toppings on each mini pizza bagel bite.
- Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden and bagel edges are crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or two to let the cheese set.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Brush bagels with olive oil for a golden crisp crust. Use good-quality tomato sauce for best flavor. Shred your own mozzarella for better meltiness. Watch oven closely to avoid overbaking. Let bites rest briefly after baking to set cheese. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes but watch carefully. To prevent sogginess, avoid overloading sauce and consider toasting thick bagels before topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza bagel b
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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