Bagel Pizza
Halved bagels topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked until bubbling. Two servings in 13 minutes.
Photograph credit: Bagel bites pepperoni by Sturmen · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Storing and Planning Ahead
Best eaten straight away.
Bagel Pizza: The Method
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Toast the bagel halves cut side up on a tray for 3 minutes.
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Spread each half with the sauce and sprinkle with the oregano.
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Top with the cheese and pepperoni.
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Bake for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
A Few Pointers
- Toast the bagels first so they do not go soggy.
- Keep toppings small and light.
- Let them cool for a minute; melted cheese is hot.
Some Background
A bagel is a chewy, dense bread, and that suits a pizza topping. It does not go soft under the sauce the way ordinary bread does, and the edge crisps in the oven.
Split the bagels and toast them cut side up for 3 minutes first. Toasting seals the surface, so the sauce sits on top and does not soak in.
The topping is the usual: a spoonful of sauce, a handful of cheese, and perhaps a slice of pepperoni or some peppers. Resist adding too much, since the pizza is small.
Bake at 200°C until the cheese melts and the edges begin to brown. It takes about 5 minutes. They are a good lunch for children to make themselves, as nothing needs cutting. Day-old bagels are cheaper and bake up crisper than fresh ones. The small size makes them good for children, and a tray of them in the oven is ready in the time it takes to set the table.
What to Put Next to It
Green salad · Fruit · Carrot sticks
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.
Questions About Bagel Pizza
How long does Bagel Pizza take to make?
About 13 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Bagel Pizza?
Toast the bagels first so they do not go soggy. Keep toppings small and light. Let them cool for a minute; melted cheese is hot.
What should I serve with Bagel Pizza?
Green salad; Fruit; Carrot sticks.
Is Bagel Pizza suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Bagel Pizza?
About 445 kcal per serving, with 23 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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