🍕 Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites

Ingredients

• 6 mini bagels, sliced in half
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the bagel halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
3. Lightly brush each bagel with olive oil.
4. Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce over each half.
5. Sprinkle generously with mozzarella and Parmesan.
6. Add pepperoni and any other toppings you like.
7. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
9. For extra crispy edges, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. 🍕🥯🧀

Tip: For extra-crispy bagel bites, toast the bagel halves for about 3 minutes before adding the toppings.