Crispy Pizza Bagel Bites Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Cheesy Snack
These crispy pizza bagel bites are a quick and easy cheesy snack made with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for kids’ snacks, casual get-togethers, or game-day munchies, they deliver a perfect balance of crispy bagel and gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini bagels, halved (plain or everything bagels preferred)
- ½ cup tomato sauce (homemade or jarred marinara)
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded recommended)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice each mini bagel in half. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with Italian seasoning (optional: add a pinch of garlic powder).
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned tomato sauce evenly on each bagel half.
- Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel half.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagel edges are golden brown.
- Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let the bagel bites cool for 2-3 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Brush bagel halves with olive oil to ensure crispiness and avoid soggy bottoms. Use freshly shredded mozzarella for better melting and texture. Keep sauce layer thin to prevent sogginess. Optional broil step adds extra crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning. Can be customized with toppings like mini pepperoni, veggies, or gluten-free bagels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza bagel bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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