Description
Pepperoni pizza bagels deliver a quick, irresistible twist on classic Italian-American comfort cuisine. Crispy bagel halves loaded with zesty marinara, melted cheese, and spicy pepperoni create a perfect handheld meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 bagels
- 3 ounces (85 grams) vegan pepperoni
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) vegan mozzarella, shredded
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish and Seasoning:
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the center position and heat to 420°F (215°C), lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Create a zesty pizza sauce by whisking together tomato sauce with aromatic garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Slice the bagels horizontally, ensuring even halves that will serve as perfect mini pizza bases.
- Generously distribute the prepared sauce across each bagel surface, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor.
- Sprinkle a layer of vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauced bagels, creating a creamy foundation for the toppings.
- Carefully arrange vegan pepperoni slices atop the cheese, distributing them evenly to guarantee a bite of pepperoni in every mouthful.
- Transfer the prepared bagel halves to the preheated oven, allowing them to bake until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling surface and the edges become slightly crisp.
- Once removed from the oven, let the pizza bagels rest for a brief moment to prevent burning and allow the cheese to set slightly.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a delightful fusion of bagel crunch and pizza-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Slice your bagels carefully to ensure even toasting and perfect sauce coverage.
- Mix sauce ingredients beforehand for deeper flavor infusion and faster preparation.
- Keep toppings evenly distributed to guarantee consistent taste in every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg