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Ultimate Quick Pizza Bagels

Close-up of four golden brown pizza bagels topped with melted, bubbly mozzarella cheese and herbs.

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Make fast, cheesy pizza bagels using bagels as the base. This recipe is simple, requires few ingredients, and works well in the oven or air fryer for a quick snack or meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bagels, halved
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: Pepperoni slices, dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet or in the air fryer basket.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bagel half.
  4. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce on all bagel halves.
  5. Top with Parmesan cheese and any optional toppings like pepperoni or oregano.
  6. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or air fry for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bagel edges are lightly toasted.
  7. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For crispier bagels, lightly toast the bagel halves in the toaster for 1 minute before adding toppings.
  • If using the air fryer, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the basket.
  • Substitute pizza sauce with marinara sauce if preferred.

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