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Mini Bagel Pizzas

Mini bagel pizzas are small, handheld bites featuring toasted bagel halves topped with melted cheese, marinara sauce, and fresh herbs. The dish combines baking and topping layering to create a crispy-on-the-outside, gooey-on-the-inside final texture with a inviting appearance of bubbling cheese and vibrant garnishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole bagels sliced in half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of choice
  • 0.5 cup marinara sauce marinara sauce preferably homemade or good quality
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs basil or parsley
  • to taste hot sauce optional for serving

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Cooking spoon or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Slice the bagels in half horizontally to create round, flat surfaces perfect for toppings.
  3. Spread a generous spoonful of marinara sauce onto each bagel half, covering the surface evenly—imagine a mini pizza base.
  4. Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese over each sauced bagel half, pressing slightly to help it adhere.
  5. Top the cheese with a sprinkle of freshly chopped herbs for flavor and color.
  6. Place the assembled bagel halves on the prepared baking sheet, cheese side up, giving plenty of space between each piece.
  7. Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden at the edges, and the bagel is toasted.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute—just enough to avoid burns—but the cheese should still be gooey and inviting.
  9. Optionally, drizzle with hot sauce or additional fresh herbs for extra flavor and presentation.
  10. Serve the mini bagel pizzas warm, using a small spatula or tongs to transfer each one to plates for serving.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or toppings like pepperoni or vegetables for variation.