Description
Giant Pizza Bagels are a delicious fusion of crispy bagels and classic pizza toppings, perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in. With gooey cheese, zesty sauce, and your favorite toppings, these bagels create a flavor-packed experience that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and customizable, they make for an unforgettable dish that delights both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bagels (fresh)
- 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup assorted toppings (pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each bagel in half horizontally.
- Spread pizza sauce generously over each bagel half.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings.
- Dust with Italian seasoning for added flavor.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top for extra crispiness.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, broil the bagels for one minute after baking. Feel free to swap mozzarella with cheddar or experiment with different toppings like olives or spinach.