(serves 4; estimated cost: $14, or $3.50 per serving)
Ingredients
4 bagels
¼ cup salted butter softened
1 clove garlic minced, or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ cups pizza sauce
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
toppings as desired pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, pineapple, etc.
Steps
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Combine butter and garlic in a small bowl. Spread over the bagel. Place on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake for 5 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp on top.
Remove from the oven and spread pizza sauce on top. Sprinkle with oregano.
Top with cheeses and toppings as desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
Cool for 5 minutes before slicing.