Description
A fun, family-friendly casserole that combines all the flavors of pizza bagel bites into one cheesy, saucy bake! Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
6 plain or mini bagels, sliced and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional toppings: diced bell peppers, sliced olives, or mushrooms
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
2. Place bagel pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; toss to coat.
3. Spread half of the bagel pieces evenly in the baking dish.
4. Top with half of the pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni (and any additional toppings).
5. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil or parsley.
9. Serve warm — it tastes like pizza bagel heaven in a casserole!
Notes
Use your favorite pizza toppings to customize the dish — sausage, onions, or jalapeños work great.
Try using flavored bagels like garlic or everything bagels for extra taste.
Leftovers reheat perfectly in the oven or air fryer for a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pizza bagel bites casserole, easy pizza bake, family dinner, pepperoni casserole, cheesy bagel bake