Name: Homemade Pizza Bagels
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 mini bagels
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup tomato sauce; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp Italian herbs; 6 mini whole wheat bagels; 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese

Pizza Bagels are a delicious and easy snack or lunch that kids (and adults) love! While store-bought versions of this recipe are convenient, it’s just as easy (and healthier) to make homemade pizza bagels on your own. These are made with whole wheat bagels, ooey gooey mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperonis, but you can make them however you like with your favorite ingredients and toppings!

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Homemade Pizza Bagels

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Homemade Pizza Bagels

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.

In a bowl, stir the tomato sauce, garlic and Italian herbs together to combine.

Place the bagels on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Spread the prepared tomato sauce mixture over each bagel, ensuring even coverage.

Sprinkle approximately 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese and on top of the tomato sauce then, toppings of choice on each bagel.

Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagels are golden brown.

Once baked, remove the pizza bagels from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Bagels First for Crispy Texture 🥯
Lightly toast the bagel halves for 2-3 minutes before adding toppings to create a crispy exterior that won't become soggy from the tomato sauce and cheese.
Spread Sauce Thin and Evenly 🍅
Use the back of a spoon to spread tomato sauce in a thin, even layer rather than dolloping it on—this prevents pooling and ensures consistent flavor in every bite.
Don't Overload with Cheese 🧀
Use a modest amount of mozzarella (about 1-2 tablespoons per bagel half) so it melts evenly rather than creating thick, rubbery patches that won't cook through properly.
Bloom Garlic Powder in Oil 🧄
Mix garlic powder with a tiny drizzle of olive oil before sprinkling on bagels to activate and intensify the flavor rather than applying it dry.
Broil at the End for Perfect Melt ✨
Instead of baking, finish your pizza bagels under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to get bubbly, slightly browned cheese with a still-soft bagel interior.