Save to Pinterest A playful and festive twist on classic pizza bagels, these adorable reindeer faces are perfect for kids lunches or holiday gatherings.
This recipe is a fun way I like to get my kids excited about lunchtime, especially around the holidays.
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 Pinterest We enjoy making these together as a family especially during holiday seasons.
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 per serving
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These reindeer face pizza bagels add a joyful touch to any meal and are simple enough for all skill levels.
Recipe Q&A
- → How long should I bake the bagels?
Bake the bagels at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- → Can I use gluten-free bagels?
Yes, you can substitute gluten-free bagels to accommodate dietary needs without affecting flavor.
- → What can I use instead of cherry tomatoes for the nose?
Pepperoni rounds can be used as an alternative for the noses, adding a savory twist.
- → Are there vegetarian options for these bagels?
Using only cheese and vegetables ensures the bagels remain vegetarian-friendly.
- → How do I create the reindeer antlers?
Press mini pretzel twists gently into the top of each warm bagel half to form antlers.