Turn mini bagels into the yummiest Bagel Pizza Bites with this super simple method. They are a great kids snack or easy dinner to share!
We love all the easy pizza recipes for kids and turn to these easy Bagel Pizza Bites when we need a filling after school snack or a quick and cheap family dinner.
Quick Look: Bagel Pizza Bites
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Serving: 6-8
- Flavor Profile: Classic pizza flavor with a soft bagel base
- Difficulty: Easy, perfect for everyday snacks and meals
- Why to Make: It’s a quick way to make homemade pizza for kids
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You can serve these on their own or pair them with easy side dishes for kids like Roasted Frozen Broccoli or Chicken Parmesan Meatballs. They even work as an easy freezer meal for families to have on hand to reheat quickly on busy days.
Why This Recipe Works
By starting with a base of mini bagels, you can make a shortcut pizza recipe that’s as good as the bagel bites in the freezer aisle—but for a lot less money.
(You may also like 3-Ingredient Bagels and Pizza Toast.)
Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make these quick Bagel Pizza Bites so you know what to have on hand.
- Mini bagels: These small bagels are quick to warm though and a great size for kids.
- Pizza sauce: You can use any type of jarred or prepared pizza sauce you like or that fits into your budget. As an alternative, try Basil Pesto Sauce.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: This classic pizza cheese gives the flavor and texture of melted cheese on top of these mini bagel pizzas.
- Parmesan cheese: I like to add a little grated Parmesan for more flavor.
- Optional toppings including dried oregano, pizza seasoning, pepperoni, spinach, minced broccoli, or other pizza toppings your kids like.
How to Make Bagel Pizza Bites
Below is an overview of how to make this Bagel Pizza Bites recipe so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of the post for the full info, including the amounts and timing.
Step 1. Cut the mini bagels in half.
Step 2. Place onto a rimmed baking pan. Top with pizza sauce and cheese.
Step 3. Add any toppings and bake until golden brown and warmed through.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Feel free to top with fresh basil, minced garlic, or a sprinkle of pizza seasoning.
Sure, time and temp will be similar to the oven directions below.
You can cut into strips or into little cubes to make them easier to chew as needed.
How to Store
Store any leftover mini bagel pizzas in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or toaster oven until warmed through.
Best Tips for Success
- To freeze a batch, prepare as directed and let cool fully on the pan or on a wire rack. Place in a single layer in a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can and freeze.
- To warm from frozen, place frozen pizza bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and heat for 4-6 minutes in a 375-degree-F oven or toaster oven, or for about 30-60 seconds on a heat-safe plate in the microwave.
- Cut up for younger kids—they may be easiest for 1-year-olds to chew if cut into thin strips.
- Dairy-free: Use a favorite dairy-free cheese.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bagels.
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Bagel Pizza Bites
Ingredients
- 8 mini bagels (regular or whole wheat, cut in half)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- Optional toppings: Pepperoni, diced olives, cooked and minced broccoli, or any other desired toppings.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
- Place the bagels, cut side up, onto the prepared pan. Top with pizza sauce, using about ¼ cup on each. Spread it to the edges of each bagel half.
- Top with cheeses and any desired optional toppings.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or so before cutting and serving.
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Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or toaster oven until warmed through.
- To freeze a batch, prepare as directed and let cool fully on the pan or on a wire rack. Place in a single layer in a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can and freeze.
- To warm from frozen, place frozen pizza bagels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for 4-6 minutes in a 375-degree-F oven or toaster oven, or for about 30-60 seconds on a heat-safe plate in the microwave.
- Cut up for younger kids—they may be easiest for 1-year-olds to chew if cut into thin strips.
- Dairy-free: Use a favorite dairy-free cheese.
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free bagels.
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