My homemade pizza bagels recipe is the ultimate simple, versatile meal. If you need a quick, hearty snack, a fun lunch, or easy dinner, these mini pizzas are always a winner. They are so easy to make, even the kids can join in the fun. So grab your favorite toppings and you will have a delicious personalized pizza in no time.

 

I grew up eating pizza bagels at least once a week. With busy school days and after-school activities, they were the perfect quick and satisfying snack.

Now my kids love eating these homemade pizza bagels. We try having a pizza night at least a couple times a month and when we are short on time, using bagels instead of dough makes it so much easier.

One of my favorite things to do is set out a variety of different toppings in bowls and letting the kids build their own creations. It’s fun to get them involved and makes dinner feel like a special event.

If you want more pizza recipes be sure to try this french bread pizza, salami pizza, and tortilla pizza.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Just a few ingredients needed. You just need a few ingredients to make a simple pizza bagel.
• Fast to make. They can be prepared in about 10 minutes.
• Easy to customize. You can go crazy with all of the different topping possibilities.

Ingredients

• Bagels – You can use mini bagels or regular size bagels.
• Marinara sauce – Choose your favorite marinara sauce or pizza sauce.
• Cheese – I like using shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Toppings – There are so many possibilities when it comes to toppings. Pepperoni, bell peppers, onions, cooked sausage, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, and more.
• Optional – Italian seasoning can be sprinkled on for a little extra flavor.

How to make pizza bagels

1. Divide the bagels in half and place on a baking sheet cut side up.
2. Spoon a little bit of the sauce on top of the bagels halves.
3. Top with shredded cheese and your favorite toppings. If using Italian seasoning, sprinkle a little on top.
4. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Use fresh bagels. Try not to use stale bagels for the best texture and flavor.
• Spread the sauce in a thin layer. Don’t use too much sauce or they will become soggy.
• Line your baking sheet. I like using foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Variations

One thing I love about this pizza bagel recipe is that you can really make it your own with different toppings. You can also use different flavored bagels instead of plain. Here are a few suggestions:

• Meat: pepperoni, diced ham, cooked sausage, cooked bacon, cooked ground beef.
• Vegetables: Diced peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes
• Cheese: Try different cheese like colby jack, provolone, monterey jack, or even pepper jack cheese.
• Bagels: Use different flavored bagels like onion, jalapeno, or everything bagels.

Serving suggestions

If you want to make this a full meal, try serving with a simple house salad or even this grinder salad.

I also like serving my pizza bagels with dipping sauces like Wingstop ranch or this copycat Papa Johns garlic butter.

Frequently asked questions

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Let me know if you make this pizza bagel recipe in the comments below.