Bagel Bites were invented in 1985 by a Wisconsin hockey mom who couldn't afford pizza for team snacks.
Mini Bagel Bites
Get ready to make lunchtime fun with these delightful Mini Bagel Bites! These tasty treats are not only super easy to whip up but are also loaded with protein-rich yogurt, gooey cheese, and savory pepperoni. Perfect for little hands and big smiles, these bagel bites are sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
30
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 30🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- pepperoni or pizza toppings of choiceoptionalpizza toppings of choice
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- one egg for egg washoptional
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 ml)
- shredded mozzarella cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder (10 ml)
- 1 cup of flour (125 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- everything but the bagel seasoningoptional
📦Other(1)
- marinara sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together one cup of flour, one cup of Greek yogurt, and two teaspoons of baking powder until a dough forms.
- 2
Separate the dough into about 15 mini bagels. Optionally, brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- 3
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Once cooled, cut the bagels in half and add marinara sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake again to melt the cheese.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead the 2-ingredient dough for exactly 3-4 minutes to develop gluten structure - the Greek yogurt's acidity will tenderize while flour proteins create necessary elasticity for bagel texture.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Roll each mini bagel to 1.5-2 inches diameter because they'll expand 25-30% during baking due to baking powder activation and steam formation.technique25-30% expansion
- ✓Bake the initial bagels at 375°F instead of 350°F for the first 12 minutes, then reduce to 350°F to create a crispy exterior while maintaining soft interior crumb structure.timing375°F for 12 minutes
- ✓For the second bake with toppings, use broil setting for 2-3 minutes instead of regular baking to achieve proper cheese browning without over-drying the bagel base.timing2-3 minutes broil
- ✓Use low-moisture mozzarella with maximum 45% moisture content to prevent soggy bagel bottoms during the final cheese-melting bake.ingredient45% moisture content
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
30
people
Level
beginner
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Bagel Bites were invented in 1985 by a Wisconsin hockey mom who couldn't afford pizza for team snacks.
Mini Bagel Bites
Get ready to make lunchtime fun with these delightful Mini Bagel Bites! These tasty treats are not only super easy to whip up but are also loaded with protein-rich yogurt, gooey cheese, and savory pepperoni. Perfect for little hands and big smiles, these bagel bites are sure to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 30🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- pepperoni or pizza toppings of choiceoptionalpizza toppings of choice
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- one egg for egg washoptional
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 ml)
- shredded mozzarella cheese
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 2 teaspoons of baking powder (10 ml)
- 1 cup of flour (125 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- everything but the bagel seasoningoptional
📦Other(1)
- marinara sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix together one cup of flour, one cup of Greek yogurt, and two teaspoons of baking powder until a dough forms.
- 2
Separate the dough into about 15 mini bagels. Optionally, brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- 3
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Once cooled, cut the bagels in half and add marinara sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake again to melt the cheese.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Knead the 2-ingredient dough for exactly 3-4 minutes to develop gluten structure - the Greek yogurt's acidity will tenderize while flour proteins create necessary elasticity for bagel texture.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Roll each mini bagel to 1.5-2 inches diameter because they'll expand 25-30% during baking due to baking powder activation and steam formation.technique25-30% expansion
- ✓Bake the initial bagels at 375°F instead of 350°F for the first 12 minutes, then reduce to 350°F to create a crispy exterior while maintaining soft interior crumb structure.timing375°F for 12 minutes
- ✓For the second bake with toppings, use broil setting for 2-3 minutes instead of regular baking to achieve proper cheese browning without over-drying the bagel base.timing2-3 minutes broil
- ✓Use low-moisture mozzarella with maximum 45% moisture content to prevent soggy bagel bottoms during the final cheese-melting bake.ingredient45% moisture content