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Easy Mini Pizza Bagels Recipe Perfect Make-Ahead Freezer Snack

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These easy mini pizza bagels are a quick, crowd-pleasing snack with crispy edges, gooey cheese, and tangy tomato sauce. Perfect for make-ahead freezer storage and customizable for various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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  • Mini bagels (plain or everything-flavored, about 12 halves)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
  • 2 cups (200 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • About 30 mini pepperoni slices (or cooked sausage, veggies)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
  • Optional toppings: sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, mushrooms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally and place them cut side up on the baking sheet. Brush each half lightly with olive oil.
  3. Spread about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
  4. Mix shredded mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons (20 g) of the cheese mixture over the sauce-covered bagels.
  5. Add your toppings such as mini pepperoni slices or other desired toppings.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown at the edges.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
  8. For make-ahead freezing: let the mini pizza bagels cool completely on the baking sheet, then freeze in a single layer for about an hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. To bake from frozen, add a few extra minutes to the bake time without thawing.

Notes

Do not overload the sauce to avoid soggy bagels. Brush bagels with olive oil for a crispy base. Watch baking time closely to prevent overcooking. For freezing, cool completely before freezing to prevent condensation. Tent with foil if cheese browns too quickly.

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