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Easy Mini Pizza Bagels with Mozzarella

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Quick and easy mini pizza bagels topped with mozzarella cheese, perfect for make-ahead and freezing for convenient snacks anytime.

Ingredients

  • Mini bagels (plain or everything)
  • Tomato sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
  • Mozzarella cheese, shredded (fresh preferred)
  • Olive oil
  • Italian seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Optional toppings: sliced pepperoni, diced bell peppers, olives, fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
  2. Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally. If bagels are thick, gently hollow out some of the inner bread to avoid sogginess.
  3. Lightly brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven.
  4. Spread about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of tomato sauce evenly over each bagel half without overdoing it.
  5. Sprinkle a pinch of garlic powder and Italian seasoning over the sauce for extra flavor.
  6. Top each bagel half with about 1/4 cup (28 g) of shredded mozzarella cheese, spreading evenly.
  7. Add any optional toppings like pepperoni or sliced olives at this stage.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagels are golden and crisp around the edges.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving to help the cheese set.
  10. For make-ahead and freezing: assemble the bagels on a baking sheet, freeze until solid (about 1–2 hours), then transfer to freezer bags. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Notes

Do not overload the sauce to avoid soggy bagels. Use fresh mozzarella for best melt and texture, pat dry to reduce moisture. Pre-toast bagels lightly for extra crispiness. Freeze assembled bagels on a tray before transferring to bags to prevent sticking. Reheat frozen bagels in oven, avoid microwaving to keep crispness. Watch baking time closely as mozzarella melts and browns quickly.

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