Perfect for a snack or for your next gathering, these pizza bagel bites are sure to be a crowd favorite with their customizable nature!
Ingredients
1 package (17 ounces) plain mini bagels, split horizontally
¾ cup Finest Reserve™ by Our Family® Napoli or Arrabbiata Pizza Sauce
1 ½ cups Our Family® Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
½ cup mini pepperoni
Optional Toppings: Our Family® Sliced Pitted Olives, finely chopped baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped green bell peppers and/or finely chopped red onion
Our Family® Crushed Red Pepper and/or Our Family® Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°; line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Place bagel halves, cut side up, on prepared pan; bake 5 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spread cut sides of bagels with sauce; top with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and optional toppings, if desired. Bake pizza bagels 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes 24 bagel bites.
Serve bagel bites garnished with crushed red pepper and/or Parmesan cheese, if desired.