Easy Crispy Mini Pizza Bagels with Turkey Pepperoni
These easy crispy mini pizza bagels topped with turkey pepperoni are a quick, delicious snack perfect for gatherings or lunchboxes, delivering a satisfying crunch and melty cheese in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 mini pizza bagels 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 mini bagels, sliced in half (plain or everything)
- Approximately 30 slices turkey pepperoni
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 170g)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (120ml)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: crushed red pepper flakes, chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice each mini bagel in half horizontally and place cut side up on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly brush the cut side of each bagel half with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, stir the marinara sauce with Italian seasoning.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned marinara evenly over each bagel half.
- Sprinkle roughly 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce.
- Arrange 2-3 slices of turkey pepperoni on each bagel half.
- Sprinkle each mini pizza bagel with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden and the bagels are crispy on the edges.
- Optional: Remove from oven and sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes or fresh chopped basil.
- Serve warm and let cool for a minute or two before eating.
Notes
Use room temperature cheese for better melting. Don’t overload sauce to avoid soggy bagels. Brush olive oil generously for crispiness. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for bubbly cheese. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking. Reheat leftovers in oven or toaster oven to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza bagel
- Calories: 150170
- Fat: 68
- Carbohydrates: 1518
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 810
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