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Easy Crispy 90s Lunchbox Pizza Bagel Bites Recipe Perfect for Quick Snacks

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A nostalgic and easy-to-make snack featuring crispy mini bagels topped with tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and optional pepperoni, perfect for quick snacks or lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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  • Mini bagels (plain or everything, preferably slightly dense)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) tomato sauce (pizza or marinara sauce)
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups (100–150 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
  • About 20 pepperoni slices (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Olive oil or cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally.
  3. Lightly brush or spray the cut side of each bagel half with olive oil or cooking spray.
  4. Mix a pinch of garlic powder into the tomato sauce, then spread about 1 tablespoon (15 ml) evenly on each bagel half.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, about 2 tablespoons (20 g) per bagel half.
  6. Place 2 or 3 pepperoni slices on top of each bagel half if using.
  7. Sprinkle a pinch of Italian seasoning and optional grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the bagels are golden and crispy.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or two to help the cheese set.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

For extra crispiness, lightly brush bagels with olive oil or cooking spray before baking. Watch closely after 10 minutes to avoid burning. A quick 2-minute toast of bagels before adding toppings helps if bagels are very fresh and soft. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness but watch carefully. Air fryer can be used at 350°F (175°C) for about 8 minutes, watching to prevent burning.

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