Description
Pepperoni pizza delivers classic Italian-American comfort with crispy crust, zesty tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni slices. Cheese lovers and pizza enthusiasts will savor each delicious bite of this timeless favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 bagels
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella, shredded
- 3 ounces (85 grams) vegan pepperoni
- ⅓ cup tomato sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the center position and preheat to 420°F (215°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Gently season the sauce mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Carefully slice each bagel horizontally into two equal halves, creating a stable surface for topping.
- Using a spoon, distribute approximately of the prepared sauce evenly across each bagel half, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle of vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauced bagel surfaces, creating a uniform layer.
- Arrange 3 vegan pepperoni slices strategically on top of the cheese layer, spacing them evenly for balanced coverage.
- Transfer the prepared bagel pizzas into the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, watching for the cheese to become completely melted and slightly bubbly with edges turning golden brown.
Notes
- Bagel transformation turns ordinary breakfast bread into a mouthwatering pizza experience.
- Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or spontaneous weekend snacks when traditional pizza feels too complicated.
- Vegan ingredients deliver bold flavors without compromising taste or texture, making this recipe adaptable for multiple dietary preferences.
- Minimal prep time means you can enjoy delicious pizza-style bites in under 15 minutes from start to finish.
- Customize toppings by adding fresh basil, switching pepperoni brands, or experimenting with different vegan cheese alternatives to suit personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 950 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 110g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg