Savory Pepperoni Pizza Bagels for a Delicious School Lunch Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Bagels make a quick and delicious school lunch or snack option. These mini bagels topped with marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices are baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy, cheesy treat that’s easy to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 16 mini pizza bagel halves
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 mini bagels, halved
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pack pepperoni slices
- Optional: Italian seasoning
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the bagels.
- Prepare Bagels: Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally to create 16 halves, providing the perfect base for the pizza toppings.
- Add Sauce: Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce over each bagel half, covering it evenly to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the marinara sauce on each bagel half for that classic cheesy pizza flavor.
- Top with Pepperoni: Arrange pepperoni slices over the cheese on each bagel half. Use as many slices as desired to suit your taste.
- Add Seasonings (Optional): Sprinkle Italian seasoning and/or red pepper flakes on top for added flavor and a little heat if desired.
- Bake: Place the bagel halves on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagels are slightly toasted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. These pizza bagels are best enjoyed warm.
Notes
- You can substitute mini bagels with English muffins or small sandwich rolls if desired.
- For a crispier crust, toast the bagels lightly before adding toppings.
- Customize toppings by adding veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best results.