Can I make these bagels gluten-free?

Yes, by substituting standard bagels with gluten-free versions, you can accommodate gluten-free diets without losing the festive look.

What alternatives are there for the reindeer noses?

Cherry tomatoes work well for a vegetarian option, while pepperoni rounds provide a savory meat option.

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbling and melted, ensuring perfect texture and warmth.

Absolutely! Feel free to use various veggies or snack items like bell peppers, pretzels, or olives to create different facial features.

Yes, using only cheese and vegetables makes this dish suitable for vegetarians.

A playful and festive twist on classic pizza bagels, these adorable reindeer faces are perfect for kids lunches or holiday gatherings.

I love making these reindeer face pizza bagels because they bring smiles to my family's mealtime and are so easy to prepare together.

Bagels: 2 whole wheat bagels, halved
Sauce & Cheese: 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Decorations: 8 round black olive slices (for eyes) 4 cherry tomatoes or pepperoni rounds (for noses) 8 mini pretzel twists (for antlers) 4 small slices red bell pepper (for mouths optional)

Preheat Oven:: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Prepare Bagels:: Place bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet
Add Sauce:: Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over each bagel half
Add Cheese:: Sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese
Create Faces:: To create reindeer faces add two olive slices as eyes and a cherry tomato or pepperoni round as the nose on each bagel half
Bake:: Bake for 8 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly
Add Antlers:: Remove from oven While warm gently press two mini pretzel twists into the top of each bagel for antlers
Add Mouths:: Add a small slice of red bell pepper for a mouth if desired
Cool:: Let cool slightly before serving

These pizza bagels have become a favorite family treat particularly during the holidays bringing us all together in the kitchen.

Baking sheet Parchment paper Knife Spoon

Contains Wheat (bagels pretzels) Milk (cheese) May contain Soy (pizza sauce) Gluten (pretzels bagels) Check all packaging for potential allergens

Calories 260 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 11 g per serving

These festive pizza bagels are sure to brighten any meal and make snack time more enjoyable for kids and adults alike

→ Can I make these bagels gluten-free?: Yes, by substituting standard bagels with gluten-free versions, you can accommodate gluten-free diets without losing the festive look.
→ What alternatives are there for the reindeer noses?: Cherry tomatoes work well for a vegetarian option, while pepperoni rounds provide a savory meat option.
→ How do I bake the bagels for best results?: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until cheese is bubbling and melted, ensuring perfect texture and warmth.
→ Can the decoration be customized?: Absolutely! Feel free to use various veggies or snack items like bell peppers, pretzels, or olives to create different facial features.
→ Is this suitable for a vegetarian diet?: Yes, using only cheese and vegetables makes this dish suitable for vegetarians.