Pizza Bagel Bites Marinara (Print version)
Mini bagels topped with marinara, cheese, and pepperoni baked to golden crisp perfection.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 6 mini bagels, halved horizontally
→ Sauce
02 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce
→ Cheese
03 - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Toppings
04 - 24 slices pepperoni
# How to Make:
01 - Set oven rack in center position and preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange mini bagel halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
03 - Spread each bagel half evenly with approximately 2 teaspoons marinara sauce.
04 - Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella onto each bagel half.
05 - Place 2 slices of pepperoni on each bagel half.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bagels are golden.
07 - Cool briefly, then serve warm.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Perfect use for leftover bagels and pantry staples
- Ready in only 15 minutes from start to finish
- Kid friendly and customizable for picky eaters
- Freezer friendly and make ahead for busy weeks
02 -
- Makes a great freezer snack reheats well in toaster oven
- Easy to adapt to any favorite pizza toppings vegetarian or meat lovers
- Low mess and perfect for kids to help assemble
03 -
- Use a thick marinara and avoid watery toppings to prevent soggy bites
- Shred mozzarella from a block for creamier melt and better browning
- Pre toast the bagel halves for one or two minutes if you love an extra crisp base