Description
Easy Pizza Bagels are a quick and customizable snack or meal option perfect for busy days. Crisp toasted bagels are topped with a flavorful tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and melted mozzarella cheese. You can prepare them using an oven, grill, or air fryer, making them versatile and convenient to make anytime. Ready in just 10 minutes, these pizza bagels are perfect for a tasty and satisfying treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
Bagels
- 4 Bagels
Tomato Sauce
- 250 g Passata
- 1 tsp Garlic granules
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 250 g Grated mozzarella
- Optional additional toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare the bagels: Halve the bagels horizontally and place them cut side up on a baking sheet, ready to be topped.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix the passata with garlic granules, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Spread the sauce: Evenly spread the prepared tomato sauce over each bagel half, covering the surface.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle the grated mozzarella evenly over the sauce on each bagel and add any additional toppings you desire.
- Choose your cooking method: Decide whether to cook in the oven, grill, or air fryer depending on your equipment and preference.
- Oven cooking: Bake the bagels in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 14 to 16 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Grill cooking: Place the bagels under the grill for 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese melts and the edges turn golden brown.
- Air fryer cooking: Arrange the bagels in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bagels are golden and crisp.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with pepperoni, vegetables, or herbs to suit your taste.
- Keep an eye on the bagels while grilling or air frying as cooking times can vary depending on your appliance.
- If you prefer a crispier base, you can toast the bagels slightly before adding toppings.
- Leftover pizza bagels can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or air fryer for best results.