Delightful bagels adorned with cheese, olives, and veggies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Bagels
01 - 2 whole wheat bagels, halved
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 1/2 cup pizza sauce
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Decorations
04 - 8 round black olive slices
05 - 4 cherry tomatoes or 4 pepperoni rounds
06 - 8 mini pretzel twists
07 - 4 small slices red bell pepper (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each sauced bagel half.
05 - Place two black olive slices as eyes and a cherry tomato or pepperoni round as the nose on each bagel half.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
07 - Remove from oven and gently press two mini pretzel twists into the top of each bagel half to form antlers while still warm.
08 - Place a small slice of red bell pepper as a mouth on each bagel half if desired.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.
