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Crispy Mini Pizza Bagels Recipe Easy Homemade Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack

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These crispy mini pizza bagels feature a perfectly toasted bagel base topped with melty mozzarella and spicy pepperoni, making them an easy and satisfying snack or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 12 plain mini bagels, sliced in half horizontally
  • 24 pepperoni slices (2 per bagel half)
  • 1½ cups shredded whole milk mozzarella (about 170g or 6 oz)
  • ¾ cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Dried oregano (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the mini bagels horizontally and place the halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Brush each bagel half lightly with olive oil to help crisp the bottoms.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
  5. Sprinkle a thin layer of grated Parmesan over the sauce if using.
  6. Top each bagel half with roughly 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  7. Arrange 2 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden, and bagel edges are crisp.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Brush bagels with olive oil to prevent sogginess and ensure crispness. Avoid overloading with sauce to keep the base crunchy. Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-shredded. Let bagels rest a few minutes after baking to help toppings set. For extra crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning. Rotate tray halfway through baking if oven heats unevenly.

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