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Crispy Mini Pizza Bagels

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy mini pizza bagels perfect for lunchboxes or snacks, featuring a crunchy edge and melty cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 10 mini bagels, halved horizontally (plain or everything style)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 20 pepperoni slices (optional; turkey pepperoni for leaner option)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing bagel edges)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice mini bagels in half horizontally and place cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine olive oil with Italian seasoning. Brush the cut edges of each bagel half with this mixture.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel half. Add a pinch of grated Parmesan on top.
  6. Place two slices of pepperoni per bagel half if using. Optionally add other toppings like sliced olives or diced bell peppers.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden and bagel edges are crispy and browned.
  8. Let the mini pizza bagels cool for 2-3 minutes on the tray before serving or packing.

Notes

Do not overload the sauce to keep bagels crispy. Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting. Brush edges with oil for a crispy crust. Watch oven temperature to avoid burning. For extra crispiness, broil for 1 minute but watch closely. To keep bagels crispy until lunchtime, pack with a paper towel underneath and avoid airtight containers.

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