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Ghost Pizza Bagels
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Ghost Pizza Bagels

Spooky, cheesy, and fun — these Ghost Pizza Bagels are the perfect bite-sized treat for Halloween! Made with mini bagels, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cut into ghost shapes, they’re a quick and festive snack everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 mini bagels
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 plain mini bagels, halved
  • 0.5 cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 8 slices mozzarella cheese (cut into ghost shapes)
  • 4 black olives, sliced into small rounds for eyes
  • optional: pepperoni, diced veggies, or fresh basil

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • small knife or ghost-shaped cookie cutter
  • spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place bagel halves cut-side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Spread about one tablespoon of pizza sauce or marinara over each bagel half.
  4. Cut mozzarella slices into ghost shapes using a knife or cookie cutter.
  5. Place one ghost-shaped cheese slice over each sauced bagel and add two small olive rounds for eyes.
  6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, toast the bagels before adding sauce.
  • To make them more festive, sprinkle chopped basil or parsley after baking.
  • Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or quick weeknight dinners.