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Easy Freezer-Friendly Mini Pizza Bagels for After School

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These freezer-friendly mini pizza bagels are the ultimate after-school snack. They come together in minutes from frozen, and kids can even pop them in the toaster oven themselves.

Ingredients

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  • 6 plain bagels (preferably Thomas’ or bakery-style)
  • 1 cup pizza sauce (like Rao’s)
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice bagels in half horizontally if not pre-sliced, aiming for 1/2-inch thick halves.
  3. Arrange bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, not touching.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto each bagel half and spread evenly, leaving a small border.
  5. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella over the sauce on each half.
  6. Place 3-4 mini pepperoni slices on top of the cheese if using.
  7. Season with a pinch of dried oregano and garlic powder. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bagel edges are golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet (at least 30 minutes).
  10. Once cool, transfer the baking sheet to the freezer for 1-2 hours until pizza bagels are frozen solid.
  11. Transfer frozen pizza bagels to a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container, squeezing out excess air. Label with date and contents. Store for up to 3 months.
  12. To reheat: Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375°F (190°C). Place frozen pizza bagels directly on rack or baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes (6-8 minutes for toaster oven) until cheese is bubbly and bagel is heated through.

Notes

Don’t over-sauce to prevent sogginess. Use low-moisture mozzarella for best freezing results. Flash freeze before bagging to prevent sticking. Reheat from frozen without thawing. Experiment with bagel types but avoid everything bagels as seeds can burn.

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