Ingredients:

  • 4 plain bagels (halved)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
  • Sliced olives (optional)
  • Sautéed mushrooms (optional)
  • Diced bell peppers (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Spoon a generous layer of pizza sauce onto each bagel half.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce on each bagel.
  5. Distribute sliced pepperoni or other preferred toppings on top of the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle dried oregano and garlic powder over the top for extra flavor.
  7. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.