Homemade Pizza Bagels
These easy Pizza Bagels are the perfect quick lunch, after-school snack, or easy weeknight dinner idea! Made with simple ingredients and ready fast, this family-friendly recipe is great for busy days when you need something fun, cheesy, and delicious. A kid-friendly classic that’s perfect for game day, party food, or a quick homemade pizza fix.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 plain bagels halved
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 30 to 40 pepperoni slices
- 2 tbsp salted butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning divided
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon of the Italian seasoning.
- Arrange the bagel halves on the prepared baking sheet and brush each cut side generously with the garlic butter.
- Spread marinara sauce over each bagel half, then top with mozzarella and 5–6 pepperoni slices.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and the remaining Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are lightly toasted.
- For a golden finish, broil for 30 seconds, watching closely.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
- Optional: garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use your favorite marinara sauce for the best flavor.
Use 3 bagels if serving 3 people, or 4 bagels if serving 4.
Brushing the bagels with the seasoned butter is key as it helps prevent them from getting soggy once the sauce is added.
Use 3 bagels if serving 3 people, or 4 bagels if serving 4.
Brushing the bagels with the seasoned butter is key as it helps prevent them from getting soggy once the sauce is added.