For delicious homemade pizza without the work and in a lot less time, easy Bagel Bites Pizza to the rescue. Adjust this for allergies as you need and change up the toppings as you like for your family.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or 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.
Top with cheeses, using about ½ cup shredded cheese on each. Add any desired toppings.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Remove from oven and let cool for a minute or two before cutting and serving.
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. Place in a single layer in a freezer bag, remove as much air as you can and freeze. To warm, 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 in a 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—and serve with a simple side of fruit for an easy meal.
Add fully cooked ground meat or sausage or partially cooked bell pepper or broccoli. Or add pepperoni, thinly sliced mushrooms, olives, or spinach directly on top of the sauce and cook as directed.
Dairy-free: Use a favorite dairy-free cheese.
Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free bagel.
Adults may enjoy their bagel pizzas topped with crushed red pepper flakes and/or shredded fresh basil.
Try pesto in place of the pizza sauce.
Trade in naan bread, flatbread, or pita bread for an equally easy option.