Description
Mini Pizza Bagels for Lunch Boxes are a fun and tasty alternative to traditional sandwiches. These bite-sized bagels are loaded with rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings, making lunchtime an exciting adventure for kids. Easy to prepare and perfect for packing, they can be customized to satisfy any palate. Whether enjoyed at school or during playdates, these mini pizza delights will leave your little ones asking for more!
Ingredients
- 6 mini bagels (whole grain preferred)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced pepperoni or preferred toppings
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each mini bagel in half horizontally.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add your favorite toppings such as pepperoni or veggies.
- Lightly sprinkle Italian seasoning and optional garlic powder on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before packing them into lunch boxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini bagels (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added crunch, toast the bagels lightly before adding toppings. Get creative with toppings; consider using pesto instead of pizza sauce or mixing different types of cheese for varied flavors. Mini pizza bagels can be frozen before baking; just bake them straight from the freezer when ready to eat.