Savory Pepperoni Cream Cheese Bagel Pizzas
Indulge in these mouthwatering Savory Pepperoni Cream Cheese Bagel Pizzas, perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick lunch. This recipe transforms miniature bagels into a delightful pizza-inspired treat featuring a creamy and zesty spread, topped with crispy pepperoni and melty sharp white cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare and irresistible, these bagel pizzas will be a hit with family and friends alike. Serve them warm, and watch them disappear in no time!
10
Servings
320
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
miniature bagels
5 (split in half)
olive oil
1/3 cup (for brushing)
garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon (mixed with olive oil)
cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon (mixed with olive oil)
cream cheese
1 cup (softened)
hormel pepperoni slices
8 ounces (divided for topping and spread)
Ragu tomato sauce
1/4 cup (added to the spread)
italian seasoning
1/2 tablespoon (added to the spread)
sugar
1 teaspoon (added to the spread)
salt
1 teaspoon (added to the spread)
pepper
1 teaspoon (added to the spread)
sharp white cheddar cheese
1/2 cup (finely shredded for topping)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with foil for easy cleanup.
2
Carefully split the miniature bagels in half and arrange them face-up on the prepared baking pan.
3
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, and cajun seasoning, then brush this mixture generously over the cut sides of the bagels.
4
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the bagels are golden brown and slightly crispy.
5
Once the bagels have baked, switch your oven to the broil setting to prepare for the final cooking step.
6
In the meantime, prepare the creamy spread by adding cream cheese, 4 ounces of pepperoni slices, Ragu tomato sauce, italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined.
7
Remove the bagels from the oven and slice each half into four wedges for easy serving.
8
Using a spatula or knife, spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture over each bagel wedge.
9
Sprinkle sharp white cheddar cheese over the top of each wedge, and place a slice of pepperoni atop the cheese.
10
Return the bagel wedges to the oven, and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the pepperoni is crispy, and the cheese has melted beautifully.
11
Serve warm and enjoy these delicious Savory Pepperoni Cream Cheese Bagel Pizzas with friends and family!
Nutrition Information
20g
Fat
24g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Pepperoni Cream Cheese Bagel Pizzas?
They are a pizza-inspired snack featuring miniature bagels topped with a creamy pepperoni spread, sharp white cheddar, and crispy pepperoni slices.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 10 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 320 calories.
What size bagels are used for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 5 miniature bagels, split in half.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for the initial baking phase.
What is in the seasoned oil brushed on the bagels?
The mixture consists of 1/3 cup olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning.
How long do the bagels bake initially?
Bake the bagels for about 10-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
What ingredients go into the creamy spread?
The spread includes cream cheese, 4 ounces of pepperoni, Ragu tomato sauce, italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and pepper.
How is the cream cheese spread prepared?
The ingredients are blended in a food processor until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
How should the bagels be cut for serving?
After the initial baking, each bagel half should be sliced into four wedges.
What kind of cheese is used as a topping?
1/2 cup of finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese is used for the topping.
How long should the bagel pizzas be broiled?
Broil them for 2-3 minutes until the pepperoni is crispy and the cheese has melted.
How much total pepperoni is required?
A total of 8 ounces of pepperoni slices are used, divided between the spread and the topping.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 20g of fat per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 12g of protein.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 24g of carbohydrates in each serving.
What specific brand of tomato sauce is mentioned?
The recipe uses Ragu tomato sauce.
Is sugar used in this recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of sugar is added to the creamy spread.
What is the purpose of the foil on the baking pan?
The foil is used to line the pan for easy cleanup.
What seasonings are added to the spread?
The spread is seasoned with 1/2 tablespoon of italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
How many total ingredients are needed?
There are 12 ingredients in total for this recipe.
What type of cream cheese should be used?
1 cup of softened cream cheese is used for the base of the spread.
Is this recipe suitable for parties?
Yes, it is described as a mouthwatering treat perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick lunch.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
What is the amount of cajun seasoning needed?
1/4 teaspoon of cajun seasoning is used in the oil mixture.
How much tomato sauce goes into the spread?
1/4 cup of Ragu tomato sauce is added to the food processor.
Should the bagels be served warm?
Yes, the instructions recommend serving them warm for the best experience.
How much olive oil is used?
1/3 cup of olive oil is used for brushing the bagels.
What tools are needed to apply the spread?
A spatula or knife can be used to spread the cream cheese mixture onto the bagel wedges.
What is the preparation for the cheddar cheese?
The sharp white cheddar cheese should be finely shredded before being sprinkled over the bagels.