Crispy After School Pizza Bagels Recipe Easy Homemade 90s Snack
A nostalgic, crispy, cheesy pizza bagel snack reminiscent of the 90s, quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Plain or everything bagels (4-5 inches diameter)
- ½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Pinch of Italian seasoning
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Light dusting of parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh basil or oregano for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice each bagel in half horizontally.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the bagels with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup marinara sauce with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned sauce on each bagel half.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
- Top with a light dusting of parmesan cheese.
- Place bagels cut-side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges start to brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or oregano if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Brush olive oil on bagel halves before baking to ensure a crispy crust. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch closely to avoid burning. Let bagels rest a few minutes after baking for easier handling and better flavor melding. Avoid overloading with sauce or cheese to prevent sogginess. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
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