Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Printable View)

Crispy mini bagels with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni—perfect for snacks or appetizers.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Toppings

02 - 120 ml pizza sauce
03 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 36 to 48 mini pepperoni slices
05 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
07 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place mini bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese atop each bagel half.
05 - Top each bagel half with 3 to 4 mini pepperoni slices.
06 - Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes over each bagel half, if using.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until cheese melts and bagels crisp.
08 - Remove from oven, cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Takes barely 10 minutes of hands-on time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when kids need feeding fast.
  • Uses ingredients most people already have, so there's no special shopping trip required.
  • The cheese gets melty and slightly crispy in spots, creating texture that makes people reach for seconds without thinking.
02 -
  • The pepperoni releases its fat as it cooks, and that's actually what makes this taste good—don't drain it off or feel bad about it happening.
  • If your bagel halves are thick, they might not crisp enough, so look for thinner bagels or toast them for a minute before adding toppings if you're picky about texture.
03 -
  • Don't overload the toppings or they'll turn soggy instead of crispy—less is actually more here.
  • If you like a crunchier bagel base, bake them at 425°F instead of 400°F, but watch them closely so the cheese doesn't brown too fast.
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