Description
These Alfredo Spinach Pizza Bagel Bites are a quick and delicious snack or appetizer featuring mini bagels topped with creamy Alfredo sauce, fresh spinach, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, baked to perfection for a cheesy, savory treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bagel Bites
- 6 mini bagels, sliced in half
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Arrange Bagel Halves: Place the mini bagel halves, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet ensuring even spacing for uniform baking.
- Add Alfredo Sauce: Spread about 2 teaspoons of Alfredo sauce evenly onto each bagel half, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Layer Spinach: Evenly distribute the finely chopped fresh baby spinach over the Alfredo sauce on each bagel half.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the spinach, then add a light layer of grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Apply Seasonings: Sprinkle garlic powder, ground black pepper, and dried Italian herbs (if using) evenly over each bagel bite to enhance the taste.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bagels are toasted to a golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bagel bites to cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before serving warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a crispier bagel bite, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- You can substitute baby spinach with other greens like arugula or kale for a different flavor profile.
- To make it vegetarian, ensure the Alfredo sauce and cheeses do not contain animal-derived rennet.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Alfredo Spinach Pizza Bagel Bites, mini bagels, appetizer, snack, cheesy pizza bites, easy snack, baked bagels, spinach pizza, quick recipes
