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Crispy Sheet Pan Pizza Bagels

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These crispy sheet pan pizza bagels are a quick, easy, and kid-friendly homemade lunchbox meal featuring a crunchy bagel crust, bubbling cheese, and perfectly roasted toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 plain or everything bagels, halved horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices (optional)
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes for sprinkling (optional)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Slice 6 bagels in half horizontally to create 12 pizza bases. Place them cut-side up on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Use a basting brush to lightly coat the cut edges of each bagel half.
  4. Spoon about 1 to 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half, leaving a small border around the edges.
  5. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella over the sauce on each bagel half.
  6. Add pepperoni slices or your choice of toppings.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbling and edges are golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and grated Parmesan if desired. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. If bagels are not crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely to avoid burning.

Notes

Use dense, chewy bagels for best crispiness. Brushing garlic oil on edges enhances flavor and browning. Avoid overloading sauce and cheese to prevent sogginess. Assemble ahead and bake fresh for convenience. For dairy-free, use plant-based cheese and dairy-free pizza sauce. Gluten-free bagels or mini naan breads can be substituted but watch baking times.

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