# Components:
→ Bagels
01 - 2 whole wheat bagels, halved
→ Sauce & Cheese
02 - 120 ml pizza sauce
03 - 100 g shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Decorations
04 - 8 round black olive slices
05 - 4 cherry tomatoes or 4 pepperoni rounds
06 - 8 mini pretzel twists
07 - 4 small red bell pepper slices (optional)
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bagel halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of pizza sauce evenly over each bagel half.
04 - Sprinkle each bagel half generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
05 - Top each bagel half with two black olive slices for eyes and a cherry tomato or pepperoni round as the nose.
06 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven and gently press two mini pretzel twists into the top of each bagel half as antlers while still warm.
08 - Optionally, place a small slice of red bell pepper on each bagel half to create a mouth.
09 - Allow to cool slightly before serving.
