Mini Pepperoni Pizza Bagels (Printable Version)

Bite-sized bagels topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, perfect for a quick snack or kid-friendly lunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 mini bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Toppings

02 - ½ cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 36 to 48 mini pepperoni slices
05 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
06 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
07 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in ten minutes flat—your oven does the hard work while you catch your breath.
  • Kids actually beg for these instead of chicken nuggets, and parents feel like they've cooked something real.
  • One batch feeds four people or becomes tomorrow's reheated snack, no guilt attached.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—it keeps the bagels from sticking and makes cleanup matter less, which is worth everything on a weeknight.
  • The cheese will continue to set after you take them out of the oven, so pulling them a minute early beats pulling them a minute late.
03 -
  • Buy quality pepperoni that you'd actually eat on its own—the cheaper stuff tastes like salt and regret, and it matters more than you'd think in something this simple.
  • Arrange your bagel halves in a pattern so you can count them easily and divide toppings evenly, which sounds silly but makes the whole thing feel less chaotic.
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