Ingredients:

  • 1 large bagel, sliced in half horizontally
  • 2 tablespoons pizza sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup pepperoni slices, or other cured meats
  • 2 tablespoons sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 tablespoon diced green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Pinch of dried oregano
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place bagel halves on a baking sheet, cut-side up.
  3. Evenly spread pizza sauce over each bagel half.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce on each bagel half.
  5. Arrange desired toppings (pepperoni, olives, peppers, etc.) over the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
  8. Let cool for a minute or two before serving (careful, cheese is hot!).