We call that a smart move!
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My childhood diet was approximately 40% frozen mini pizza bagels.
I would eat them every day by the dozen before soccer practice and somehow still be able to run.
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Its truly a mystery.
Now I make a slightly more grown-up version using full-size bagels.
What Is a Pizza Bagel?
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The name pretty much describes what we are doing herebuild the pizza toppings on bagels instead of pizza dough!
Bagels have a chewy texture that gets crispy around the edges, which is nice.
Its a sturdy vessel, for sure, and excellent in pizza form.
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Plus, its naturally made to be hand-held.
No need for slicing.
Pretty much any pizza topping can go on a bagel, but with moderation.
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If you pile on too many toppings, theyll be hard to handle.
A well-made bagel pizza has crispy edges, toasted bottoms, and a chewy middle.
Use Any Savory Bagel
you’re able to use any bang out of bagels.
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A sesame, garlic, or poppy seed bagel works well.
A salted bagel may be overkill since we are adding salty toppings.
You may want to stay away from sweet bagels.
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Other Pizza Bagel Toppings I Love
Sick of pepperoni?
Try these yummy variations!
Top all your bagel halves just like this.
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You should have 8.
Lightly sprinkle each pizza bagel with a pinch of dried basil.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat in a 350F oven until warmed through.
