Description

Enjoy a quick and delicious snack with these homemade pizza bagels, featuring fresh bagels topped with savory pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, black olives, and a sprinkle of oregano and garlic powder. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or easy dinner, these bagels are baked to bubbly perfection in just under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Bagel Base

4 pieces plain bagels (Choose fresh bagels for the best flavor and texture.)

Pizza Toppings

1 cup pizza sauce (A good quality pizza sauce is essential.)
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (This cheese melts beautifully.)
0.5 cup sliced bell peppers (Choose a mix of red, green, and yellow.)
0.5 cup sliced mushrooms (Fresh mushrooms bring an earthy flavor.)
0.5 cup black olives, sliced (Olives add a briny kick.)

Seasonings

1 teaspoon dried oregano (Adds an aromatic touch.)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (Adds a savory depth.)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

Favorite toppings such as spinach, pepperoni, or pineapple (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pizza bagels.
Prepare Bagels: Slice each plain bagel in half horizontally and lay them cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Spread Sauce: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on the cut side of each bagel half, forming a flavorful base for the toppings.
Add Cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the pizza sauce on all bagel halves to create a gooey, melty topping.
Layer Toppings: Arrange the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms over the cheese, then add the black olive slices to enhance flavor and texture.
Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder evenly on top to infuse the bagels with aromatic and savory notes.
Salt and Pepper: Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste for balanced flavor.
Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Cool: Remove the pizza bagels from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes to set the toppings and prevent burns.
Serve: Serve the pizza bagels warm for the best taste and texture, enjoying this quick and satisfying meal.

Notes

Use fresh bagels for the best texture and flavor.
Feel free to customize with your favorite pizza toppings such as pepperoni, spinach, or pineapple.
If you prefer extra crispy bagels, you can toast the bagels briefly before adding toppings.
Leftover pizza bagels can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for a few minutes.
Adjust seasoning to your taste, especially salt and pepper.