Crispy Pizza Bagel Bites
These crispy pizza bagel bites are a quick, easy, and freezer-friendly snack featuring a crunchy bagel base topped with seasoned tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for casual gatherings or last-minute cravings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Plain or everything bagels, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 cup tomato sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Slice bagels into 1/2-inch thick rounds, keeping thickness consistent.
- In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Lightly brush one side of each bagel round with olive oil.
- Place bagel rounds oil side down on the baking sheet.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned sauce mixture onto each bagel slice, spreading evenly but not too thick.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the sauce and add a pinch of grated Parmesan if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and bagels are crisp.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack if freezing. To freeze, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm (1-2 hours), then transfer to a freezer-safe container separated by parchment paper.
- To reheat from frozen, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until heated through and crispy.
Notes
Use day-old or slightly stale bagels for better texture and less sogginess. Brush bagels with olive oil to enhance crispiness. Avoid overloading sauce to prevent soggy bites. Watch cheese closely to avoid burning. Freeze assembled bites in a single layer before storing to prevent sticking. Reheat in oven or air fryer for best crispiness; avoid microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 33
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 11
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