Bagels aren't just for breakfast! All day I was contemplating what I would have for dinner. I'm solo for dinner tonight and my initial plan just didn't really sound good, partly because it was a bit time consuming and I'm feeling lazy today. At one point, I was considering breakfast for dinner.... but eh, after having breakfast out with my husband earlier this week, I didn't want to repeat the same meal.
So I'm staring inside my fridge looking for inspiration. Nothing. I look on my kitchen counter and I have a package of onion bagels sitting there. Back inside the fridge, I notice a package of pepperoni and some leftover tomato sauce.... and I always have cheese on hand. Suddenly, the idea of bagel pizzas hit me.
Back in the day, I remember when the popular 'Bagel Bites' hit the stores. They were one of my favorite snacks throughout college and it's been way too long since I had one, much less made them at home. For tonight's dinner, I used regular sized onion bagels, made a quick pizza sauce and topped my pizzas with a combination of shredded Italian cheeses and pepperoni slices. Feel free to top with whatever you have on hand, which is a great way to use up leftover, random ingredients.
Bagel Pizzas
makes 10 bagel pizzas
makes 10 bagel pizzas
5 regular sized bagels, split in half
1 cup pizza sauce (recipe follows)
1 cup shredded cheese of your choice
assorted toppings of your choice
Preheat your oven to 375.
Spread each bagel half with a tablespoon or so of pizza sauce. Top with shredded cheese, your preferred toppings and top with another sprinkling of cheese.
Place each topped bagel half on a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining bagel halves.
Bake the bagel pizzas in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cheese melts and turns a golden brown. Serve hot.
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon ground oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
salt & pepper to taste
In a medium bowl, Mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. Stir in oregano, garlic powder and paprika. Add salt & pepper to taste
YUM!!! They look great and would be perfect for a party!
ReplyDeleteI always forget about easy little bites like this. Great way to use up leftovers in the fridge... cuz everything is better on a (bagel) pizza, right?
ReplyDeleteI love bagel bites, you are my hero!
ReplyDeleteI have a serious bagel bites addiction, and I haven't had a bagel pizza in forever! Looks like I'll be back off the wagon soon enough.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an easy and fun recipe! This would be so great to make for a fun girls' night in-I know my friends will love it!
ReplyDeleteHello,nice post thanks for sharing?. I just joined and I am going to catch up by reading for a while. I hope I can join in soon.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a great idea for “home alone” dinners. I do love pizza and am a huge fan of bagels. This mash-up is a total treat for me and someone else who will be left alone at home. Since I’m leaving for the weekend, my sister will be alone. I was thinking of ordering some fast food dishes before I leave but this pizza bagel is better. Nice post!
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