Homemade Pizza Bagels with Pepperoni and Pancetta Recipe
Delicious homemade pizza bagels made with bagel halves topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pancetta. A quick and easy snack or appetizer baked to perfection with a sprinkle of oregano and black pepper for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 pizza bagel halves 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Bites
- 4 bagels, sliced in half
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce of choice
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices pepperoni, cut into small squares
- 2 oz pancetta, cooked
- Dried oregano, to season
- Freshly ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (204℃). Adjust the oven rack to the top third position to ensure even baking. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Bagels: Slice the bagels in half horizontally. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly on the cut side of each bagel half.
- Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle approximately 1 ounce of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce on each bagel half. Then, arrange the pepperoni squares and cooked pancetta evenly over the cheese. Lightly sprinkle dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper for seasoning. If you prefer, add a little more cheese on top for extra cheesiness.
- Bake: Place the prepared bagel halves on the lined baking sheet. Bake them in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the toppings are heated through.
Notes
- For a crispier bagel bite, use a toaster oven or broiler for the last 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Substitute pancetta with cooked bacon or omit for a vegetarian option (without pepperoni).
- Use your favorite pizza toppings such as sliced olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for variation.
- Leftover pizza bagels can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Keywords: pizza bagels, homemade bagel bites, easy snack, quick appetizer, pizza snack
