This is the easiest pepperoni pizza bagel recipe you’ll make, and it’s perfect for any pizza lover in need of a quick and easy meal! Bagels topped with melty cheese, savory pepperoni, and a quick homemade sauce make for a great meal or snack in just a few minutes. This pizza bagel recipe hits the spot every time.
Remember when you were a kid and mom would pop those delicious little bagel bites into the oven? I do, and I miss those days! This pepperoni pizza bagel recipe brings back memories with every bite.
I love this meal for so many reasons: it’s easy, cheap, and just requires 15 minutes to make. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal, and has easily become a stable in my home.
If you love easy, and you love pizza, this pepperoni pizza bagel recipe is perfect for you!
Table of Contents:
- Why You’ll Love This Pizza Bagel Recipe
- What You’ll Need for This Recipe
- How to Make This Recipe
- FAQ’s: Storing & Substitutions
- Pepperoni Pizza Bagel Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Pepperoni Pizza Bagel Recipe
- it’s low-hassle – it takes just a few ingredients and doesn’t create a giant mess like more involved recipes tend to do
- it takes 15 minutes and it’s done – my favorite meals are the ones that can be done quickly, especially when I’m hangry after a long day!
- who doesn’t love pizza and bagels – no one! This is a recipe most people will enjoy and can appreciate! Honestly, I’d even make this for guests.
Just try this recipe and you’ll see what I mean! If you love this pizza bagel recipe, you might also love my other pizza recipes: bbq chicken pizza, hot honey chicken pizza, pepperoni basil ricotta pizza, and pepperoni pizza with hot honey.
What You’ll Need for this Recipe
The fun part about this recipe is that you can make it as easy or involved as you want. You can buy store bought ingredients, or even make them at home!
- Bagels: the base of our pizza is a plain bagel. It’s way easier to handle than dough, and already shaped perfectly!
- Pizza sauce: you can make my favorite fresh pizza sauce at home, or buy some at the store.
- Mozzarella cheese: you of course need the classic pizza cheese to top your bagel and sauce!
- Pepperoni: I love to get big pepperoni slices and chop them in quarters to make them smaller to go on this mini pizza on a bagel.
- Garnish (optional): my favorite things to spruce up my pizza are Italian seasoning, black pepper, basil, and parmesan cheese.
How to Make Pizza Bagel
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Split the bagels in half and add your toppings: start with the pizza sauce, then add mozzarella, pepperoni, and any garnishes.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then enjoy!
FAQ’s: Substitutions & Storing
Absolutely! You can experiment with flavors like garlic, onion, or even whole wheat bagels for a twist.
If you prefer a crispier base, try toasting the bagel halves lightly before adding toppings and baking.
Yes! Cook the pizza bagels at 350°F in the air fryer for about 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Of course! Try adding bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, or any of your favorite pizza toppings.
Yes, you can assemble them ahead and store them in the fridge. Just bake when you’re ready to serve for the freshest taste!
Pepperoni Pizza Bagel Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 bagels 10 halves
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- pepperoni & other desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Split the bagels in half and add your toppings: start with the pizza sauce, then add mozzarella, pepperoni, and any garnishes.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool slightly, then enjoy!
Notes
- Bagel Choice: Plain bagels work best, but you can use flavored bagels like garlic or onion for extra flavor.
- Make It Crispy: Toast the bagel halves before adding toppings if you prefer a crispier base.
- Air Fryer Option: Cook at 350°F for 5-7 minutes in the air fryer for a quicker alternative.
- Toppings: Feel free to add any of your favorite pizza toppings, such as olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
Let me know in the comments if you try this pepperoni pizza bagel recipe!
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Super easy and the kids love it!