Bagel Pizzas
Ingredients
Tomato Sauce
- 4-5 large tomatoes, cored & chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp each fresh oregano & basil, chopped
Pizzas
- mini bagels split in half & lightly toasted
- 1-2 tbsp Tomato Sauce per pizza
- 1-2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese per pizza
Topping Suggestions
- pepperoni slices
- sliced black olives
- red & green bell pepper slices
Special Equipment
- tomato corer
- kid-safe knife
- microplane grater
- potato masher
How-to
Make Tomato Sauce (makes about 2 cups, enough to top 12 mini bagel halves)
- In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over a medium flame
- Add the chopped onions, season with salt and pepper and sauté until onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes
- Add grated garlic and stir well. Once the aroma of the garlic becomes apparent, add the chopped tomatoes. Allow to cook over high heat 7-10 minutes
- Using the back of the spoon or a potato masher, smash some of the tomatoes in the pan for a less chunky sauce
- Add fresh basil and oregano. (If using dried spices, add with the onions in step 2) and mash into the tomatoes
- Check seasonings and adjust if necessary. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using, or chill in refrigerator in an air-tight container for use at a later time
Assemble & Bake Pizzas
- In a 350º toaster oven or conventional oven or in a toaster, lightly toast bagel halves
- Arrange bagel halves, split-side-up on baking tray. Spoon with sauce (1-2 tbsp per pizza)
- Top each with about 1-2 tbsp shredded cheese
- Arrange toppings of choice on cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, 5-7 minutes
- Remove from oven to a plate, allow to cool slightly, then enjoy!