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Giant Pizza Bagels: The Ultimate Recipe for a Delicious Snack

  • Author: Dottie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pizza bagel halves 1x

Description

These pizza bagels are a fun and easy twist on traditional pizza, featuring gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and a sprinkle of herbs. Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick family dinner, they are sure to be a hit with everyone!

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bagels (plain or your favorite flavor)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni (or your choice of toppings)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the bagels in half horizontally.
  3. Place the bagel halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the dried oregano and garlic powder.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
  6. Chop any additional toppings like vegetables or different meats.
  7. Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
  8. Sprinkle a layer of the cheese mixture over the sauce.
  9. Add your sliced pepperoni or chosen toppings evenly over the cheese.
  10. Sprinkle a little more cheese mixture on top of the toppings.
  11. Sprinkle the oregano and garlic powder mix over each assembled bagel half.
  12. Bake the assembled bagels in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  13. For extra crispy cheese, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  14. Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
  15. Transfer the pizza bagels to a serving platter and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
  16. Serve with extra pizza sauce on the side for dipping.
  17. Let everyone customize their own bagel with their favorite toppings!
  18. If you have leftovers, let the bagels cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives can add extra flavor and nutrition.
  • These pizza bagels are great for meal prep; just assemble and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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