Frugal Foodie: Quick and easy pizza bagels

As finals approach, quick, easy, and delicious recipes can be hard to come by. Fear not: here is a delicious recipe for pizza bagels that are easily customizable and fun to make. 

Ingredients: 

1. 2 plain bagels cut in half

2. ½ cup of marinara sauce

3. 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)

4. Optional toppings: pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, black olives, cooked sausage, or other toppings, as desired

Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F (or an air fryer at 400°F).

Step 2: Using clean fingers, scoop a small trench out of the bagel. Fill each bagel with about 2 tablespoons marinara sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese and add toppings as desired. 

Step 3: Place bagels on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake for 7-8 minutes (or for 4-5 minutes in an air fryer) , until cooked through. Serve immediately. 

Step 4: Enjoy!