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Easy Crispy Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagel Bites

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A quick and easy snack featuring crispy mini bagels topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and mini pepperoni slices. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Mini bagels (plain or everything) – about 10, sliced in half
  • Pizza sauce – 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese – 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100-150 g)
  • Mini pepperoni slices – 20-30 pieces
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
  • Dried oregano or Italian seasoning – a pinch (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese – 2 tablespoons (15 g) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally and lay them cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Brush each bagel half lightly with olive oil to achieve a golden, crispy edge.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce (about 1 to 2 tablespoons per bagel half).
  6. Top each bagel half with 3-4 mini pepperoni slices.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning and a little grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagel edges are crisp and golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overload with sauce to avoid soggy bagels. Use fresh shredded mozzarella for best melt and stretch. Brushing olive oil on cut sides crisps the bagel perfectly. Watch baking time closely to avoid burnt pepperoni. For extra crispiness, place bagel halves directly on the oven rack for the last 3 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes if you want a golden cheese top but watch carefully.

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