Save to Pins A playful and festive twist on classic pizza bagels, these adorable reindeer faces are perfect for kids lunches or holiday gatherings.
This recipe is always a hit at family parties and makes lunchtime fun and delicious.
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Place bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 3:
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce over each bagel half.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese.
- Step 5:
- To create reindeer faces, add two olive slices as eyes and a cherry tomato or pepperoni round as the nose on each bagel half.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Step 7:
- Remove from oven. While warm, gently press two mini pretzel twists into the top of each bagel for antlers.
- Step 8:
- Add a small slice of red bell pepper for a mouth, if desired.
- Step 9:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Save to Pins This recipe brings smiles and laughter when shared at family gatherings.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Knife, Spoon
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (bagels, pretzels), milk (cheese). May contain soy (pizza sauce), gluten (pretzels, bagels). Check all packaging for potential allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 260, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 11 g
Save to Pins These bagels add festive fun to any meal and can be easily customized for all tastes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What type of bagels work best?
Whole wheat bagels provide a sturdy base and a wholesome flavor, but gluten-free bagels can be used for dietary needs.
- → How do you create the reindeer face details?
Use black olive slices for eyes, cherry tomatoes or pepperoni rounds for noses, and mini pretzel twists for antlers.
- → Can these bagels be made vegan?
To make it vegan, substitute mozzarella with plant-based cheese and ensure all other toppings meet dietary preferences.
- → What is the recommended baking time and temperature?
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- → Are there alternative toppings for decoration?
Yes, red bell pepper slices can form mouths, and other veggies can be creatively added according to taste.