Pizza Bagels

Ingredients

• 12 plain bagels(180g)
• 2120 g pizza sauce or marinara(120g)
• 3120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded(120g)
• 440 g pepperoni(40g)
• 55 g Italian seasoning(5g)
• 65 g garlic powder(5g)
• 71 g red pepper flakes(1g)
• 85 g fresh parsley, chopped(5g)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Place bagel halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly toast in the oven for 3-4 minutes until slightly crispy.
3. 3Spread 30g (2 tbsp) pizza sauce evenly on each bagel half. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and garlic powder if using.
4. 4Top each bagel half with 30g (⅓ cup) shredded mozzarella cheese, then arrange pepperoni slices on top.
5. 5Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and beginning to brown at the edges.
6. 6Remove from oven, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh parsley if desired. Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.