How To Cook Bagel Bites

Have you ever wondered how to cook Bagel Bites properly? Quick answer – preheat the oven to 425F and put them in for 16 minutes. Want to know more ways to prepare them? Read below!

I’m sure these frozen pizza bagels can be nostalgic for some. It will remind you of the good old days of Nickelodeon and Nintendo 64. Maybe you can still remember its commercial jingle that aired in the 1990s. Because of this combination of pizza and bagel, snack time can be anytime. But before we dive into the process of cooking this, let me share with you some fun facts.

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How do you cook Bagel Bites in an oven?

Remove mini bagels from microwavable crisping tray.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Arrange frozen mini bagels in a baking sheet or shallow pan.
Place the baking sheet at the upper-middle rack in the oven.
Set the timer and bake according to the chart below.
4 bagel bites – 12 minutes
8 bagel bites – 14 minutes
20 bagel bites – 16 minutes
Let bagel bites stand for a minute before serving.

How do you cook Bagel Bites in a toaster oven?

Remove mini bagel bites from the microwavable crisping tray.
Preheat toaster oven to 400 degrees F.
Arrange frozen bagel bites in a baking sheet or shallow pan.
Place the baking sheet at the upper-middle rack in the oven.
Bake according to chart below.
4 bagel bites – 14 minutes
8 bagel bites – 16 minutes
12 bagel bites – 18 minutes
Let bagel bites stand for a minute before serving.

How do you cook Bagel Bites in the microwave oven?

When using a microwave oven, use an 1100 watt for softer bagels.
You should remove the tray from the box, after that remove the plastic wrapper. You can also arrange frozen bagel bites on a microwaveable plate.
Arrange frozen bagel bites in the crisping tray and put them in the microwave.
Set timer and bake according to the chart below.
4 bagel bites – high power, 0:55 seconds
8 bagel bites – high power, 1 minute 45 seconds
2 bagel bites – high power, 2 minutes 45 seconds
Let bagel bites stand for a minute before serving.

For the best quality and food safety, you should keep the pizza bagels frozen until ready to cook. Follow cooking instructions as well to make sure that the mini bagels are cooked thoroughly. As appliance temperatures may vary, please consider your appliance’s performance when following these instructions. Cook the mini bagels until 165 degrees F. Use a food thermometer to make sure that the mini bagels reach 165 degrees F.

How to cook Bagel Bites in an air fryer?

Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Put the mini bagels in the air fryer basket.
Spread the bagel bites apart so they aren’t on top of each other.
Cook at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
As every air fryer is different, you can check the mini bagels at the 5-minute mark to confirm cook time.
Remove the bagel bites from the basket and let stand for a minute before serving.

Different air fryer may cook differently so it’s always good that you keep an eye on them, at least for the first time. I’ve also prepared a detailed post on how long to cook bagel bites in an air fryer, so you may want to check it.

How do you reheat Bagel Bites?

When you have leftover mini bagels, store them in the refrigerator until ready to reheat. You can reheat your leftover pizza bagel by wrapping it in aluminum foil and putting it in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. You can also put them in the microwave and wait until the cheese is melted.

How do you make Bagel Bites better?

You can have more pizza bagels by dividing the mini bagels in half. Prepare a baking sheet and place the bagels. For each bagel bite, spread a sauce over the top and add parmesan cheeses, pepperoni, bacon, or any toppings of your choice. The quantity depends on your preference as well.

What are Bagel Bites?

Bagel Bites is a products brand name and produced by Ore-Ida under Kraft Heinz company. It is a box of frozen bagels with a wide variety of toppings like cheese, pepperoni, and sausage. They also have different products like Bagel Dog and Garlic Bread.

History of Bagel Bites

Bagel Bites were invented by Stanley Garkzynski and Bob Mosher. The two later sold the company to John Labatt Co., a major food producer. In 1991, a large portion of Labatt Co. was bought by Kraft Heinz. Bagel Bites is still owned by Heinz up to the present.

Varieties of Bagel Bites

Bagel Bites Pizza Snack

Three-Cheese – Like what its name implies, this pizza bagel is topped with three kinds of cheese; mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese – These mini bagels are topped with tomato sauce and oozing mozzarella cheese.
Cheese & Pepperoni – These are mini bagels topped with cheese and pepperoni made with pork and chicken added.
Cheese, Sausage & Pepperoni – Sausage for a snack? No problem. These mini bagels are topped with mozzarella cheeses, pepperoni, and sausage for additional flavor.
Extreme Nacho – Three toppings are not enough? No worries. Extreme Nacho has four toppings! These toppings are nacho cheese sauce, red and green peppers, beef crumbles, and mozzarella cheese.
Supreme – Supreme is topped with tomato sauce, pepperoni, three kinds of cheese, and red and green peppers. These toppings gave justice to its name.

Bagel Bites Breakfast

No time to prepare for breakfast? This Bagel Bites Breakfast will save the day! It comes in four flavors that everyone will surely love.

Bacon & Cheese
Bacon, Sausage & Cheese
Bacon, Egg & Cheese
Sausage, Egg & Cheese

Other Bagel Bites

Aside from the mini bagels, Bagel Bites also have other varieties that are perfect if you want a little change.

Bagel Bites Bagel Dog – This snack is made with mini Oscar Mayer hot dogs and wrapped in bagel dough for a classic taste that kids and kids at heart will love.
Stuffed Bagel Bites – These are mini bagels stuffed with delectable cheese and pepperoni.
Bagel Bites Cheesy Garlic Bread – Each mini garlic bread pizza bagel is topped with garlic butter sauce, parsley, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses for a mouthwatering snack.

Now that you’ve got to know the different varieties of Bagel Bites, let’s get to this article’s main topic. Bagel Bites can be cooked in an oven, toaster oven, microwave oven, and in an air fryer as well!

Summary

Now you know how to cook bagel bites! Preheat your oven to 425F and put them on a baking sheet for 16 minutes!

There are many varieties of frozen Bagel Bites. These treats should be kept frozen until ready to cook. When cooking this quick and easy snack, it is always important to consider your appliance’s performance. Use a food thermometer and check that the pizza bagels reached 165 degrees F. This is to make sure that it is cooked thoroughly. Lastly, whichever variety you choose, it is best enjoyed with a loved one. Enjoy your pizza bagels!