Reindeer Face Pizza Bagels (Printable Version)

Festive pizza bagels decorated as playful reindeer faces, perfect for holiday gatherings and kid-friendly meals.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bagels

01 - 2 whole wheat bagels, halved

→ Sauce & Cheese

02 - ½ cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Decorations

04 - 8 round black olive slices for eyes
05 - 4 cherry tomatoes or pepperoni rounds for noses
06 - 8 mini pretzel twists for antlers
07 - 4 small slices red bell pepper, optional for mouths

# How to Make:

01 - Set 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 - Distribute shredded mozzarella evenly atop each bagel half.
05 - Place two olive slices for eyes and a cherry tomato or pepperoni round as nose on each bagel half.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and, while warm, gently press two mini pretzel twists into top of each bagel half as antlers.
08 - Add a small red bell pepper slice for a mouth, if desired.
09 - Allow to cool slightly to set toppings before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and creative presentation
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For a gluten-free version use gluten-free bagels
  • Swap cherry tomatoes for pepperoni for a meat option
03 -
  • Use mini bagels for smaller portions
  • Toast bagels slightly before adding toppings for extra crispiness
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