Description
Pizza Bagel Bites Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort dish that combines the flavors of pizza with the fun and convenience of bagel bites. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 plain mini bagels, split and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices or chopped regular pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the bagel pieces evenly along the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle half of the pizza sauce over the bagels and sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Distribute half of the pepperoni, olives, diced bell pepper, and sliced red onion over the cheese and sprinkle with half of the Italian herbs.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining sauce, cheeses, toppings, and herbs to form a second layer.
- Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before sprinkling with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg