Pizza Bagel Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 plain mini bagels, halved
02 - 240ml (1 cup) pizza sauce
03 - 225g (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 24 pepperoni slices, cut in half

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
02 - Arrange bagel halves cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce evenly across each bagel half.
04 - Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly among all bagel halves.
05 - Place pepperoni halves on top of the cheese layer.
06 - Bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and edges begin to brown.
07 - Optional: garnish with fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

# Notes:

01 - These mini pizza bagels make an excellent after-school snack or casual party appetizer.