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Pizza Bagels (Homemade Bagel Bites)

A larger version of your childhood favorite afternoon snacks. Fans of Bagel Bites will love these homemade pizza bagels. There's even a freeze and reheat option!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 556kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 bagels , sliced in half
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce of choice
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 12 slices pepperoni cut into small squares
  • 2 oz pancetta cooked*
  • dried oregano ,to season
  • freshly ground black pepper , to season

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400℉. Adjust oven rack to top third of oven. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Slice bagels in half. Spread about 1 tablespoon sauce on cut side of bagel. Sprinkle about 1 ounce cheese on top. Arrange pepperoni and pancetta on top of cheese. Sprinkle lightly with oregano and black pepper. If desired, add a little more cheese on top. Place on prepared parchment paper. Repeat with remaining bagels.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Notes

Freeze and Reheat Option:
  • Place assembled bagel bites on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in freezer for 1-2 hours until solid.
  • Remove frozen bagel man bites from parchment. Stack in airtight freezer bag (try to remove as much as possible from bag). Keep in freezer for up to one month.
  • To reheat, preheat oven to 350° F. Bake until cheese melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 556kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 1250mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 521IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 311mg, Iron: 2mg