Pizza Bagels with Truffle Oil

Ingredients

• 4 plain bagels, split in half
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 24 slices pepperoni
• 2 teaspoons white truffle oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and arrange the split bagel halves cut-side up.

2. 2

   Toast the bagel halves in the oven for 5 minutes to firm up the surface before topping.

   5:00 · Toast bagels
3. 3

   Spread about 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce evenly over each bagel half, leaving a thin border at the edge.

4. 4

   Sprinkle each half with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan, then dust with oregano and red pepper flakes.

5. 5

   Top each bagel half with 3 slices of pepperoni.

6. 6

   Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 8 minutes.

   8:00 · Bake pizza bagels
7. 7

   Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes, then drizzle each bagel half lightly with truffle oil.

   2:00 · Cool before drizzling
8. 8

   Scatter fresh basil over the top and serve warm.