Description
A playful and creative twist on classic pizza, these Pizza Bagel Monsters are perfect for gatherings and encourage kitchen creativity for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bagels, halved
- 1 cup pizza sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (for monster eyes)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or your favorite toppings)
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, diced (for mouth and decoration)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the bagels in half and lay them cut-side up on a lined baking sheet.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each bagel half. Top generously with mozzarella cheese, and arrange olives and pepperoni for eyes and mouths.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Feel free to personalize with additional toppings or spices to suit your taste. This recipe can also be made gluten-free or vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg