This is proof that food can be fun. I have some cherished childhood memories of my dad making pizza bagels. It’s the kind of food he’d make for us while mom was away at a baby shower or something. It seemed exciting because, well for one, we were cooking with dad. Second, it was all things we were familiar with and knew we liked. Pizza! For another, it really seemed like we were getting creative. Taking something made for one thing and turning it into something completely different. Kids eat that kind of stuff up! (Figuratively and literally… and so do adults.) It really doesn’t get much easier!
As organic as possible:
Makes 8 servings
4 plain or everything Bagels, cut in half
1 – 14.5 oz jar or can of favorite prepared or homemade pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 oz Pepperoni
*Any other topping you like (my kids pretty much stop right there)
Preheat the oven to 350°.
Place bagel halves, open faced, on a baking sheet. Spoon on desired amount of sauce on each bagel. (Side note: This is a lot of fun for kids (big and small). And everyone can adjust the toppings to their preferences.) Place a handful of shredded mozzarella on top of the sauce. Sporadically or methodically place pepperonis on top of the cheese (keeping in mind they will shrink in size when they cook).
Place the pizza works of art into the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Leave it until it starts to brown if you prefer. This is your show. But do allow them to cool slightly before you bite into them, because the sauce will be surprisingly hot, and if you burn your tongue on the first bite, you will ruin the rest of your dinner. …And tasty pizza bagels are too tasty and fun to not enjoy!
Very interesting idea ! 🙂
Thanks Anita! I have to credit my dad… He made it almost 30 years ago!
Love the memories and pizza bagels! Your dad was definitely forward thinking… we were still making english muffin pizzas at my house! 🙂
Yum! Thanks WHRD 🙂
…you know if I remember correctly, he made those too. Probably whatever we had. Good times! Thanks again 🙂
A true gourmand, he took the humble english muffin pizza to a whole new level! 😉
Pizza in the morning, pizza in the evening, pizza at suppertime. When you have pizza on a bagel, you can have pizza anytime!! Yeah!
Lol, ain’t it the truth!
What sweet memories! This is a great idea. I will have to try this with my little ones 🙂
It’s a great meal to do with little ones! Thanks Antonia:)
What a great idea! Bet it was especially fun as a kid 🙂
Thanks Jasmine:) It was!
Yummy and Very nice idea
Thanks Satabdi!
Fun idea … And I guess, you could change around with the toppings, too!
Definitely! Thanks Country Girl 🙂
I used to LOVE pizza bagels! When I was in high school, my friends and I used to go to Einstein Bros. after school and get them. It’s been ages since I’ve had one, so now I think I know what’s for dinner tonight. Thanks for the recipe (and reminder)! 🙂
Lol! Enjoy ? Thanks Kathrina!
Yum!
Thank you! ?
I love a bagel. Its one of my favorites from the bread category… I love pizza. Put them both together… Brilliant…!
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Oh yes! Your bagels made me instantly hungry. I wish I had the ingredients to make this now. My toddler loves pizza bagel. I have to make a note to buy the stuff to make it this weekend.
Thanks Whisk It! Have fun! 🙂
A wonderful idea, I would have never thought of this. I certainly will try this some time! Thanks Sadie. 🙂
Thank you spearfruit:) I wish I could say I thought of it!
Oh yumm!! Definitely going to make these!! 😀
So easy your girls could do it! 😉
Oh yes, they would love to!! 😉 What a fun dinner!
I really love this idea! It’s great for the weekend when you don’t really feel like cooking. Thanks for sharing it!
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Yes!! I love this….it, sadly, reminds me of school lunches when I worked in daycare. haha
Perfect kid food! 🙂
Lovely childhood memory, Sadie, and just looking at those pizza bagels makes my tummy rumble! How quick they are to make too. 🙂
Yes, so simple! Thanks Millie 🙂
I love this and it looks easy! yummm
As about as easy as it gets! And still tasty! Thanks Lynn:)
Those are the best kind of recipes and meals!
Pizza bagels, of course! My daughter always makes them on English Muffins, but sure, why not bagels? I’ll have to suggest that to her. She always gets into pizza craving modes, and now at 16, she can make them herself. 🙂
Just one more dish she can add to her repertoire! 😉
Thanks for sharing, I have memories of doing this, and also using English Muffins too! It was an easy after school snack! 🙂
It’s hard to go wrong, lol! Thanks Peter!
I love this !!! I have never done this before, sounds so great !!!! I feel like I have been living in a box hahahaha
Lol! I’m sure that’s not true! And thank you Lynne! 🙂
You are so sweet 🙂
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