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Mixing crunchy bagels with pizza fixings makes these homemade Pizza Bagels a must-try quick bite. They take just 15 minutes to whip up and give you all the pizza taste you want while using bagels for the foundation.
After trying batch after batch, I found that balancing sauce and cheese plus managing the heat right makes these bagels shine. When my children started asking for these instead of calling for delivery, I knew we'd hit on something great.
Key Components
- Plain Bagels: Go with plain ones for the best foundation
- Good Passata: Makes the ideal sauce base
- Grated Mozzarella: Works better than the fresh kind
Step-By-Step Directions
- Making The Sauce (3 minutes):
- Combine passata in container. Throw in garlic granules. Mix in some dried oregano. Add salt and pepper as you like. Set aside for later.
- Putting Bagels Together (5 minutes):
- Cut bagels in half across. Put sauce on evenly. Don't make them too wet. Sprinkle cheese all over. Add any extras you want.
- Cooking Options (time changes with method):
- In oven: 8-10 minutes at 400°F. Using air fryer: 5-7 minutes at 375°F. Under grill: 3-5 minutes on high setting.
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Heat Settings And Cooking Ways
Every cooking option needs its own approach. Ovens give steady heat that melts cheese nicely while making the bagel edges crisp. Air fryers make them extra crunchy but you'll need to watch them so they don't burn. Grilling works with direct high heat for nice browning but needs your full attention.
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Tasty Topping Ideas
- Pepperoni with lots of cheese
- Pineapple with ham chunks
- Sliced olives and mushrooms
- Sweet BBQ chicken with onions
Prep Ahead Tips
They taste best fresh but you can get stuff ready earlier:
- Get the sauce mixed and keep it in the fridge
- Shred your cheese beforehand
- Cut the bagels ahead of time
- Prepare all your toppings
Keeping Leftovers
If you need to save some for later:
- Let them cool down completely
- Store them in something airtight
- Heat them up the same way you cooked them
- Try not to use the microwave
These Pizza Bagels bring together what's great about two favorite foods - easy bagels and yummy pizza flavors. When you need to feed hungry kids or want something quick, these adaptable treats hit the spot every time. The mix of crunchy bagel base, gooey melted cheese, and your choice of toppings makes for a fun cooking project that tastes amazing too.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → What’s the easiest way to cook them?
- The air fryer is fastest, but ovens handle more in one go. The grill adds a nice crispy top.
- → Can I prep these beforehand?
- Totally! Store them in the fridge for up to three days. They’re still tasty when cold.
- → Which bagels should I use?
- Plain or whole wheat bagels work best, but any kind will do.
- → Do these freeze well?
- It’s possible, but fresh is better since frozen bagels can get chewy after reheating.
- → What toppings would work?
- Go wild! Add pepperoni, chicken, veggies, ham, or extra cheese—whatever you like.