Pizza Bagels

This recipe post is a bit too easy, we know. Pizza bagels have been an American staple since 1974 because they are cheap and easy to make. But after last weeks marathon of a recipe for bagels, we decided to keep it cheap and easy for today.

Now you may be asking yourself, “Did D&E really go through all the trouble of making homemade bagels only to use them for pizza bagels?”

There is no easy way to say this: yes, yes we did.

Please don’t revoke our cooking blogging credentials.

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Contrary to popular belief, the pizza bagel was made popular because of the Great Canadian Bagel company. O Canada!

• Servings – 4 pizza bagels
• Prep time – 5 minutes
• Cook time – 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 whole bagels sliced in half
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Any pizza toppings you like

Protocol

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. On a baking sheet, lay the bagels cut-side-up and evenly spread out the marinara sauce and then sprinkle with cheese.

3. Add any of your favorite pizza toppings to the bagels and bake for 10 minutes in the oven.

4. After 10 minutes, switch the oven setting to broil and set the bagels under the broiler for 2 minutes.

5. Serve and enjoy!

-D&E

Pizza Rolls

It’s that time of year again, when people begin to prepare for their Super Bowl parties! Unfortunately for us our beloved Steelers could not escape the Wild Card round this year. However, it was quite enjoyable for us to see the Ravens get knocked out of the playoffs (again). How did that transpire?

So anyway, today’s post is something you can make if you are hosting a Super Bowl party, even if you aren’t a Patriots or Giants fan.

• Servings – 8 rolls
• Prep time – 15 minutes
• Cook time – 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pizza cheese blend
• 1 pound pre-made pizza dough (dough not crust)

Protocol

1. Pre-heat your oven to 375ºF.

2. Using a 16×10 inch backing sheet, roll out your pre-made dough so it lays even on the sheet. Hint: spray the sheet with a little non-stick spray but not too much, this helps with the rolling.

3. Evenly spread your sauce, then cheese, then diced pepperoni over the dough but leave a 1 inch margin around the edges.

4. Start on one of the longer sides, and begin to roll the dough like a jelly-role. Pinch together the seam.

5. Slice the roll into 8 even slices and place, sliced side down, on a baking dish (that’s already been sprayed with non-stick).

6. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Sprinkle with some grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

-D&E