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Mini Pizza Bagel Bites

These easy, customizable Mini Pizza Bagel Bites are the ultimate kid-friendly party food. Kids can add their favorite toppings before baking, resulting in a fun, interactive snack that's always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfectly sized for little hands and ready in under 30 minutes.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 mini bagels, split in half
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Dried oregano, for sprinkling
  • Optional toppings: mini pepperoni, diced bell peppers, sliced black olives, cooked sausage crumbles

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls (for toppings)
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the mini bagel halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Lightly brush each bagel half with a little olive oil to prevent sogginess.
  4. Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce onto each oiled bagel half.
  5. Sprinkle a generous pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel.
  6. Let kids (or you) add their chosen optional toppings from the selection.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and just starting to turn golden at the edges.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes (the cheese will be very hot).
  9. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with a little dried oregano before serving.

Notes

For a make-ahead option, prepare the bagels with sauce, cheese, and toppings up to 2 hours before baking and refrigerate. To accommodate allergies, offer dairy-free cheese and gluten-free bagel alternatives. Label toppings clearly. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat in a toaster oven.