Ingredients
– 6 mini bagels
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– ½ cup pizza sauce (or desired spread)
– 12 black olives, halved (for spider bodies)
– 24 thin pretzel sticks (for spider legs)
– ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
– Olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
Making Halloween Spider Bagel Bites is straightforward. Follow these steps for a frightfully fun treat:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Bagels: Cut each mini bagel in half to create two halves for each bagel.
3. Apply Sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce or your preferred spread on each bagel half.
4. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce, covering each bagel half completely.
5. Arrange Spiders: Place two olive halves in the center of each cheesy bagel half to create the body of the spider.
6. Add Legs: Insert four pretzel sticks on each side of the olive halves to craft the spider’s legs.
7. Season: If desired, sprinkle Italian seasoning on top for added flavor.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bagels are lightly golden.
9. Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the cheese to set slightly.
These simple steps will guide you through creating your spooky Spider Bagel Bites effortlessly, and your guests will surely be impressed!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bites
- Calories: 130 kcal per bite
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g