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Quick and Easy Cheesy Pizza Bites
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Quick and Easy Cheesy Pizza Bites
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Quick and Easy Cheesy Pizza Bites

This recipe offers a super quick and easy way to make delicious cheesy pizza bites, perfect for a fast snack, appetizer, or movie night treat. It features a simple base topped with marinara and melted cheese, and is highly customizable with your favorite additional toppings like peppers, banana peppers, or onions for extra flavor.
#Easy Snack
#Appetizer
#Cheesy Bread
#Pizza Bites
#Movie Night Snack
#Quick Meal
Assembled Pizza Bites
Assembled Pizza Bites

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
12g
Protein
25g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Hot from the Oven
Hot from the Oven

Ingredients

  • Mini bagels

    4 pcs

  • Marinara sauce

    1 cup

  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

    1 cup

  • Mini pepperoni
    (Optional)

    1 cup

  • Bell pepper
    (finely diced, optional)

    1 cup

  • Red onion
    (minced, optional)

    1 tbsp
Servings: 4
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Golden Cheesy Bites
Golden Cheesy Bites

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange mini bagels, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
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    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange mini bagels, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
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    For crispier bites, lightly toast the bagels before adding toppings.
  • 2

    Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each mini bagel half.
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    Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each mini bagel half.
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    Don't overload with sauce to prevent soggy bites.
  • 3

    Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. If using, add any optional toppings like mini pepperoni, diced peppers, or minced onion.
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    Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. If using, add any optional toppings like mini pepperoni, diced peppers, or minced onion.
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    Press toppings lightly into the cheese to help them stick during baking.
  • 4

    Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges of the bagels are lightly golden.
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    Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the edges of the bagels are lightly golden.
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    Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. A slight char on the cheese is good.
  • 5

    Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before serving. They will be very hot.
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    Carefully remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before serving. They will be very hot.
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    Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
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