Pizza Bagels

SERVINGS: 8

PREP TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

4 plain bagels
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup pizza sauce
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (5-ounce) package HORMEL® Pepperoni Cup N' Crisp
Italian seasoning, if desired
Crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375F. Split bagels in half and place on baking sheet.

2. In small bowl, combine butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Layer garlic butter, pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni on bagels.

3. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and garnish with additional Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.