Mini bagel pizzas are a fun lunch or snack option that everyone can enjoy. Made with mini bagels, pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperonis, every bite is a soft and chewy pizza that tastes like nostalgia.
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My kids are big fans of the frozen bagel bites, but I am not a big fan of the price. For a batch of these mini bagels, we can have more for less, and they just taste better too.
Whether you're looking for a quick meal or a fun cooking project with the kids, mini bagel pizzas are a delicious and satisfying option that brings the classic flavors of pizza to your fingertips.
Making pizza at home is one of our favorite things to do, so don't forget to check out our other pizza recipes like Air Fryer Pizza Rolls, Air Fryer Tortilla Pizza, and English Muffin Pizzas.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to customize: Swap toppings to match your tastes. We keep it classic with pepperoni and cheese, but olives or other favorites work just as well.
- Make exactly what you need: Bake a full batch or just a few bagel pizzas. Perfect for feeding a crowd or saving extras for snacks later.
- Budget-friendly: These bagel pizzas are a low-cost alternative to delivery and come together faster too.
🛒 Ingredients
Mini bagels: Plain mini bagels work best, but regular bagels are fine too. Homemade options like Bread Machine Bagels or Sourdough Discard Bagels also work well.
Pizza sauce: Any basic pizza sauce works. Spaghetti sauce can be used if that's what you have on hand.
Cheese: Mozzarella or a shredded pizza blend melts well and gives classic flavor.
Pepperoni (optional): Mini pepperoni fit better on bagels and stay in place while eating. If you have leftovers, use them in Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake and Pepperoni Pizza Sticks.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand bagels: Generic mini bagels are usually much cheaper and work just as well.
Shred your own cheese: Buying mozzarella in a block and shredding it yourself costs less and melts better.
Stretch the toppings: A little sauce and cheese go a long way. Light layers still give great flavor.
Skip the meat: These are just as good without pepperoni if you're keeping costs down.
🥄 Instructions for Mini Bagel Pizzas
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Split the bagels in half and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Step 3: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce over the top of each bagel and spread it around with the back of a spoon.
Step 4: Top with 2-3 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
Step 5: Add your pepperonis.
Step 6: Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is nice and melted.
Step 7: Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving because it will be hot.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Line the pan: Use parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Spread evenly: Use the back of a spoon, butter knife, or spatula to spread the sauce evenly.
- Use mini pepperoni: Mini slices are less messy and help keep toppings in place while eating.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Store leftover baked Mini Bagel Pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a 375°F oven until warmed through or microwave in short bursts until hot.
Make Ahead: Assemble bagel pizzas ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes if needed.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Mini Bagel Pizzas with fresh fruit, veggie sticks, or a simple side salad for an easy meal. They also pair well with soup or pasta for a more filling dinner.
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❓ Mini Bagel Pizzas FAQs
Your bagels will only take about 5-10 minutes to cook at 425 degrees F in the oven or about 10 minutes at 375 degrees F. The time used to cook the bagels is basically just to melt the cheese and warm the bagels so you can extend or reduce the time in the oven depending on how melty or cooked you like your bagels.
Yes, if you want to cook your pizza bagels in the microwave instead of the oven you can simply place them on a microwave-safe plate and heat for about 45 seconds to cook the cheese until melted. Be careful though as they will be hot.
After assembling the homemade pizza bagels as per the recipe card, simply place them on a baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours until solid. Then transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to bake remove the amount desired from the container and bake as directed. You won't need to thaw the bagels but depending on how many you cook or how close they are on the pan you may need to extend the cooking time by a few minutes.
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📖 Recipe
Mini Bagel Pizzas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 whole mini bagels - ($4.78)
- 1 ½ cup pizza sauce - ($1.46)
- 1 ½- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded or Italian blend - ($2.00)
- ¼ cup mini pepperoni, optional - ($0.54)
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Assemble. Split each mini bagel in half and arrange cut side up on the baking sheet. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce onto each half and spread evenly.
- Add cheese. Top each bagel half with 2 to 3 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
- Add toppings. Sprinkle with mini pepperoni, if using, about 5 pieces per bagel half.
- Bake. Bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Cool. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Topping tip. Mini pepperoni keeps portions neat and easy to eat.
- Oven options. Bake at 425°F for 5 to 10 minutes for crispier bagels or 375°F for a softer bite.
- Microwave option. Heat assembled bagels on a microwave-safe plate for about 45 seconds.
- Freezing. Assemble bagels, freeze on a baking sheet until solid, then store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes as needed.
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