Ingredients
Scale
- 2 mini bagels, sliced in half
- 3 tablespoons pizza sauce or marinara
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 10–12 mini pepperoni slices
- A pinch of dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: Sliced black olives or finely diced bell peppers
Instructions
- Start by slicing your mini bagels in half if they aren’t already pre-sliced. If you prefer a crunchier base, you can lightly toast the bagel halves before packing them, but they work perfectly well soft and untoasted too.
- Place the pizza sauce into a small, leak-proof condiment container. This prevents the bagels from getting soggy during storage. Sprinkle a little dried oregano directly into the sauce for extra flavor.
- Place the shredded mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni slices into separate small compartments of a bento-style lunchbox or into small silicone cupcake liners. Keeping them separate ensures the cheese stays fluffy and the pepperoni stays fresh.
- Arrange the bagel halves in the largest compartment of your lunch container. Place the sauce container and the toppings alongside them. Close the lid tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve or pack in an insulated lunch bag.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (options mentioned)