Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagel
Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagel
Ingredients
- 4 bagels, split horizontally
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat recommended
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, mini or quartered
- 2 tablespoons hot honey, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Arrange the split bagel halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Spread an even layer of cottage cheese over the cut surface of each bagel half. Ensure good coverage, as this will form the base of your 'sauce'.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the cottage cheese layer on each bagel half.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Distribute the pepperoni slices over the cheese. If using larger pepperoni, quartering them helps with even distribution and ensures every bite gets some.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the pepperoni and cheese. This adds a classic pizza flavor and a little extra kick.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown at the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the oven. Drizzle generously with hot honey over each bagel half. The amount can be adjusted to your preference for sweetness and heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagels!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagel
- 4 bagels, split horizontally
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat recommended
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices, mini or quartered
- 2 tablespoons hot honey, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Arrange the split bagel halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Spread an even layer of cottage cheese over the cut surface of each bagel half. Ensure good coverage, as this will form the base of your 'sauce'.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the cottage cheese layer on each bagel half.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Distribute the pepperoni slices over the cheese. If using larger pepperoni, quartering them helps with even distribution and ensures every bite gets some.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Sprinkle the dried oregano and red pepper flakes over the pepperoni and cheese. This adds a classic pizza flavor and a little extra kick.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown at the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Carefully remove the pizza bagels from the oven. Drizzle generously with hot honey over each bagel half. The amount can be adjusted to your preference for sweetness and heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy your Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Pizza Bagels!
⏱️ 1 min