Reindeer Face Pizza Bagels (Printable Version)

Festive bagels decorated with cheese, olives, and tomatoes for a playful holiday twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 2 whole wheat bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Cheese

02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Decorations

04 - 8 round black olive slices
05 - 4 cherry tomatoes or pepperoni rounds
06 - 8 mini pretzel twists
07 - 4 small slices red bell pepper (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce on each bagel half.
05 - Place two black olive slices as eyes and one cherry tomato or pepperoni round as the nose on each bagel half.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and while warm, gently press two mini pretzel twists into the top of each bagel to form antlers.
08 - Optionally, place a small slice of red bell pepper on each bagel half for a mouth.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Perfect for kids lunches
  • Festive and fun for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version use gluten-free bagels
  • Swap cherry tomatoes for pepperoni for a meat option
03 -
  • Use mini pretzel twists for easy antlers
  • Let bagels cool slightly before serving to avoid burns
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