Description
These Giant Pizza Bagels are a fun and easy twist on classic pizza, perfect for a quick meal or snack. Featuring toasted bagels topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings, they bake to golden, bubbly perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagels
- 4 large bagels (plain or everything)
Sauce and Cheese
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings and Seasoning
- 1 cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, veggies, etc.)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Bagels: Using a serrated knife, carefully slice each large bagel in half horizontally, creating two halves from each bagel.
- Apply Sauce: Spread a generous layer of pizza sauce evenly on the cut side of each bagel half, ensuring full coverage for a flavorful base.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza sauce on each bagel half to ensure gooey, melted cheese throughout.
- Add Toppings and Seasoning: Arrange your chosen toppings, such as pepperoni or vegetables, over the cheese, then lightly sprinkle each with Italian seasoning for an herby kick.
- Bake: Place the prepared bagel halves on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference, including vegetarian or meat options.
- For extra crispiness, toast the bagels lightly before adding toppings.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier texture or shredded for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven or toaster oven for best results.
