Quick and Easy Homemade Bagel Pizza Bites
Move over frozen pizza rolls—these homemade bagel pizza bites are here to rule snack time. Mini bagels are topped with rich homemade pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. They’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fun enough for parties, game nights, or after-school snacks.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fast and fun: Ready in under 30 minutes from start to bite.
- Family-friendly: Perfect for kids to help assemble (and customize!).
- Better than frozen: Fresh veggies, real cheese, and a quick homemade sauce beat store-bought every time.
Ingredients at a Glance
(Full amounts and instructions are in the recipe card below.)
Homemade Pizza Sauce
- Tomato sauce and tomato paste
- Oregano, basil, minced garlic, salt, and onion powder
Bagel Pizza Bites
- Mini bagels
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Red and green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and sliced olives (or your favorite toppings)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make the sauce. Whisk together the tomato sauce and paste with oregano, basil, garlic, salt, and onion powder until smooth, then let it sit for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Prep the oven and toppings. Preheat oven to 425°F. Dice bell peppers and onions.
- Assemble. Split mini bagels in half and place them cut-side up. Spread with homemade pizza sauce, top with mozzarella cheese, and add veggies and olives.
- Bake. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 9–11 minutes, until the cheese is melty and the bagels are lightly crisp.
- Cool and serve. Let the pizza bagels sit for 5 minutes before serving—if you can wait that long.
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Quick and Easy Homemade Bagel Pizza Bites
Ingredients
Homemade Pizza Sauce
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Bagel Pizza Bites
- 6 mini bagels
- Homemade Pizza Sauce
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup red and green bell peppers diced
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup olives sliced
Instructions
- Make pizza sauce by combining the Muir Glen Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste in a mixing bowl. Add seasoning and whisk until blended well. Let sit for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Dice bell peppers and onion into small pieces.
- Split mini bagel(s) in half and top each half with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and toppings.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until cheese has started to melt.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Tips & Variations
- Cheese swap: Try cheddar, provolone, or a sprinkle of Parmesan for a new flavor twist.
- Make ahead: Assemble and freeze unbaked bagel bites on a tray, then store in a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the time.
- Protein boost: Add mini pepperoni slices or cooked sausage crumbles.
Last Bite
Fast, flexible, and always a hit. Leave a comment below and share your favorite bagel pizza topping.
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