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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bagels for School Lunch Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 8 mini pizza bagel halves 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Pepperoni Pizza Bagels are a quick and delicious lunch option perfect for school or any busy day. Mini bagels are topped with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices, then baked until the cheese is bubbly and golden. An easy-to-make, kid-friendly pizza treat with optional Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 mini bagels, halved
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pack pepperoni slices (approximately 30–40 slices)

Optional Toppings

  • Italian seasoning, to taste
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bagels: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the mini bagels in half horizontally and place them cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Add Marinara Sauce: Spread about 1 to 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each bagel half, ensuring a good coverage but not too much to make them soggy.
  3. Layer Cheese: Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara sauce on each bagel half, covering the sauce completely for a melty pizza topping.
  4. Top with Pepperoni: Arrange pepperoni slices evenly on top of the cheese layer, distributing them so each bagel half gets several slices.
  5. Season (Optional): Sprinkle Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes over the bagels if desired for added flavor and a bit of heat.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm as a quick school lunch or snack.

Notes

  • You can substitute mini bagels with English muffins or small pita breads if preferred.
  • Use low-fat mozzarella cheese for a lighter version.
  • To make it vegetarian, omit the pepperoni or substitute with plant-based pepperoni slices.
  • For extra crispiness, broil the bagels for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • These can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.

Keywords: pepperoni pizza bagels, mini pizza bagels, school lunch ideas, easy pizza recipe, kid-friendly lunch

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