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A kids blue and green lunch box filled with pizza bagel bites, cut fruit and sliced cucumbers. the bento box is sitting on a white marble counter.

Get the recipe: Throwback 10-Minute Bagel Bites (oven or air fryer)

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Looking for a mini pizza your kids can make themselves while you relive your childhood? Then these Mini Bagel Bites are for you! A slightly crispy bagel crust gets topped with pizza sauce, bubbly cheese, and whatever toppings your crew likes. They take just 8 minutes to cook and 2 minutes to cool - because we're not trying to recreate the childhood experience of burning the roof of our mouths off.
Yield: 12 bagel bites
Cook: 8 minutes
Cool Time (: 2 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Author: Michele Olivier
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients 

  • 6 mini bagels, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup pizza or pasta sauce
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded mozzarella or Italian blend
  • 1/2 cup toppings of choice, optional

Instructions 

Oven Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup. Place sliced bagels on a baking sheet.
  • Optional – for a crispier crust, place the bagels in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Spread the toasted bagels with the sauce of your choice, top with cheese and add any toppings you are using.
  • Place the bagel pizzas into the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  • Let cool slightly, then serve warm or set aside to cool to room temperature before freezing.

Air Fryer Directions

  • Place cut bagels (cut side down) into your air fryer basket or tray and cook at 375°F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Flip the bagels and top with the sauce, cheese, and any toppings you are using.
  • Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melty and golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Cook Time: 8 minutes
Cool Time: 2 minutes
Burn the roof of your mouth: 0 minutes
Cooking with Kids: Both toddlers and kids will have a blast making these bagel bites! There are many ways they can help in the kitchen.

Toddlers

  • Can help spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Toddlers can help wash and dry vegetables.
  • They can help sort and pour ingredients into smaller bowls for serving.
  • Toddlers love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.

Kids

  • Kids can preheat the oven.
  • They can spoon and spread on the sauce.
  • Can help cut softer veggies with supervision, such as tomatoes.
  • Kids love to sprinkle on the cheese and add their own toppings.
  • With an adult's help, kids can place the baking sheet into the hot oven and set the timer.
How to Store and Freeze: You can store cooked bagel bites in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 2 months. Make sure to let them come down to room temperature before storing them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
To reheat, simply pop them into the microwave for 30-second intervals until warm (my microwave takes 90 seconds). Or place them on a baking sheet and warm them in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 8-10 minutes

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