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    Modified: Jul 25, 2022 · Published: Sep 2, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    4 Ingredient Pizza Bagels

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    My kids are always hungry. No matter how long it has been since their last meal, they are always looking for a snack. This Pizza Bagels Recipe makes the perfect snack. They are tasty and filling and easy for kids to make themselves or with minimal help. Enjoy these pizza bagels as a snack or a meal. You'll also love these Kid Made English Muffin Pizzas.

    These 4 Ingredient Pizza Bagels from Mess for Less make the perfect snack. They are tasty and filling and easy for kids to make themselves or with minimal help.
    Jump to:
    • Why this bagel pizza recipe is awesome
    • Ingredients
    • HOW TO MAKE PIZZA BAGELS
    • Pizza bagels cooking instructions
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • An easy way to cook with your kids
    • Related posts

    Why this bagel pizza recipe is awesome

    • Kids can make them with minimal adult supervision
    • Can be made in an oven or toaster oven
    • Just 4 ingredients needed!

    Ingredients

    • bagels
    • tomato sauce
    • shredded mozzarella
    • sliced pepperoni
    ingredients for pizza bagels

    HOW TO MAKE PIZZA BAGELS

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. To make a pizza bagel, start out by cutting a bagel in half. My daughter used a butter knife just to be safe.

    child cutting a bagel in half

    Spoon on some tomato sauce. How much sauce will depend on how saucy you like your pizza. We like to cover ours with a thick layer of sauce.

    adding sauce to a pizza bagel

    Once your bagel is sufficiently sauced, it is time to sprinkle on some shredded mozzarella cheese.

    making pizza bagels

    Next, add on the pepperoni. I find that 3 slices per bagel half work well. If your kids find pepperoni too spicy, feel free to leave it off. You can also get creative here. Maybe your kids like peppers or onions or olives. Whatever toppings they like on pizza, you can add to a pizza bagel.

    making pizza bagels

    Pizza bagels cooking instructions

    Now they are ready to be baked. Pizza bagels are so easy to make because you don't need to heat up your entire oven. These are simple to make in a toaster oven.

    pepperoni pizza bagels

    In a 375 degree toaster over, bake the pizza bagels for 10 minutes, or until the cheese gets gooey and the pepperoni starts to get crisp.

    4 ingredient pizza bagels

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. These 4 ingredient pizza bagels make a great quick lunch option for kids or a tasty snack.

    pizza bagels

    You can slice them up and enjoy some pizza bagel bites dipped in marinara sauce. Yum!

    sliced pizza bagels

    📖 Recipe

    4 Ingredient Pizza Bagels

    Vicky
    These 4 Ingredient Pizza Bagels make the perfect snack. They are tasty and filling and easy for kids to make themselves or with minimal help.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, lunch, snacks
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 6
    Calories 417 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 6 bagels
    • 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
    • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
    • 36 pieces pepperoni

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. To make a pizza bagel start out by cutting a bagel in half.
    • Spoon on some tomato sauce. We use ¼ cup of sauce per one bagel (two halves).
    • Sprinkle on shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Add 3 slices of pepperoni per bagel half.
    • In a 375 degree toaster over, bake the pizza bagels for 10 minutes, or until the cheese gets gooey and the pepperoni starts to get crisp.
    • Remove, let cool and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 454IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 2mg
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can kids make these pizza bagels?

    Absolutely! With proper adult supervision, kids can easily make these 4 ingredient pizza bagels. How much they can do depends on their age. A younger child can certainly spoon on the sauce and sprinkle on the cheese, while an older child can make the whole thing from start to finish.

    How do I store leftover pizza bagels?

    You can store them in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days. When you want to warm them up simply pop them in the microwave for 45 seconds.

    What other toppings can I use on this pizza bagel recipe?

    We used pepperoni, but chopped veggies like onions and peppers are also yummy. Olives and sausage work great as well.

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    1. Julia says

      September 03, 2020 at 9:38 am

      5 stars
      What an easy after-school snack! What kids wouldn't love these? 🙂

      Reply
    2. Alison says

      September 03, 2020 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      This is a fun after school snack or easy week day dinner that the kids can get involved in!

      Reply
    3. Lauren Vavala says

      September 03, 2020 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      What a fun recipe that my kids can help with. AND the best part is knowing they will actually love these pizza bagels!

      Reply
    4. Danielle Wolter says

      September 03, 2020 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      These brought back all sorts of memories! I love how easy they were to make - perfect for weeknights!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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