Pizza Bagel Muffins

Name: Pizza Bagel Muffins
Prep time: 9 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces Mini bagels (torn into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 cup Marinara sauce; 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup Mini pepperoni; 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted); 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

An elevated and nostalgic spin on classic pizza bagels, transformed into convenient muffin-sized bites. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or quick meal, these pizza bagel muffins feature torn mini bagels mixed with marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni, baked until golden and bubbly.

#Pizza

#Bagels

#Muffins

#Snack

#Appetizer

#Kid-friendly

#Quick

#Easy

Mixing the pizza bagel ingredients

Recipe Information

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

21m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

185

Calories

10g

Protein

18g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Pizza bagel mixture in muffin tin

Ingredients

Mini bagels
(torn into bite-sized pieces)
4 pieces
Marinara sauce
1 cup
Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup
Mini pepperoni
1 cup
Unsalted butter
(melted)
2 tablespoons
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon
Grated Parmesan cheese
(for topping)
1 tablespoon

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Baked pizza bagel muffins fresh from the oven

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Tear the mini bagels into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Tear the mini bagels into small, bite-sized pieces.
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Ensure bagel pieces are small enough to fit well into muffin cups and mix evenly.
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In a large bowl, combine the torn bagel pieces, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperonis. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the bagel pieces are coated.
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In a large bowl, combine the torn bagel pieces, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperonis. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the bagel pieces are coated.
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Use a spatula or your hands to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
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Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Evenly distribute the pizza bagel mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down gently to compact the mixture.
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Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Evenly distribute the pizza bagel mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down gently to compact the mixture.
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A cooking spray works great for greasing the muffin tin.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the pizza bagel muffins in the tin. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the pizza bagel muffins in the tin. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
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This butter mixture adds extra flavor and helps the tops brown nicely.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the edges of the bagels are slightly crispy.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the edges of the bagels are slightly crispy.
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Keep an eye on them towards the end to prevent over-browning.
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Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the pizza bagel muffins cool slightly before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm.
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Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the pizza bagel muffins cool slightly before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve warm.
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They can be a bit fragile when hot, so let them set for a few minutes before serving.