How to Cook Bagel Bites

Bagel Bites are the perfect snack. Simple, easy to make, and tasty. Perfect for everyone from kids just getting home from soccer practice to college students looking for a quick snack during a study break, to adults who just want something quick to eat. These mini pizza bagels are the perfect snack. However, if you have never made them before, it can be hard to figure out how to cook bagel bites. If you are one of those people, have no fear, below you will find 2 different ways of how to cook bagel bites.

Using the Oven:

One of the most popular, and most recommended, ways of how to cook Bagel Bites is to use the oven. Here are some steps in how to cook Bagel Bites in the oven:

1.Get the oven to 425 F.

The first thing you need to do is let the oven reach this temperature. In the meantime, you can open up the Bagel Bites package, so that you will be ready for this next step.

2. Put the Bagel Bites on an Oven Safe Sheet or Tray.

You do not have to make sure the spacing between the Bagel Bites is precise but do make sure the Bagel Bites are not too close together or touching. This will help make sure that they cook evenly. Also, there is no need to put and spray or anything on the cooking sheet or tray, but you can use foil on the sheet if you want, for easier cleanup.

3. Put the Cooking Sheet in the Oven on the middle Rack.

You will want to be very sure that you place the sheet on the correct rack. If you put it on the bottom rack, the Bagel Bites will cook too quickly and if you put it on the top rack they will cook too slowly. Using the middle rack will ensure the Bagel Bites cook at the proper speed and don’t get burned. Make sure to use oven mitts or some other kind of protection when placing the tray in the oven.

4. Set a Timer Based on the Amount of Bagel Bites you are Cooking and What Kind.

There are 10 different types of Bagel Bites currently available and the time it takes to cook them can vary. The baking time will also be longer the more Bagel Bites you are cooking at one time. To figure out the best cooking time for the type of Bagel Bites you have, consult the back of the box as it will have the suggested time listed. You can also check the official Bagel Bites Website if you have already thrown away the box or destroyed it too much while opening it.

5. Take the Bagel Bites Out of the Oven.

Once again, remember to use oven mitts or some other method for heat protection and reach into the oven and slowly take the hot tray full of Bagel Bites out. Let the Bagel Bites sit and cool for about a minute, as they will still be too hot for a moment and could burn your mouth. After the minute is up, it is time to enjoy!

Using the Microwave

Maybe you don’t have time to let the oven preheat and cook the Bagel Bites. You are hungry now! Well, don’t worry, look below to see how to cook Bagel Bites in the microwave.

1. Unpackage the Bagel Bites and the “crisping tray”.

Every single Bagel Bites package will come with a “crisping tray” that is designed to be used when cooking the Bagel Bites in the microwave. First, make sure to remove the plastic covering from the “crisping tray”. Then place it directly in the microwave, or you can put it on a microwave-safe plate and put that in the microwave, with the shiny part of the “crisping tray” facing up. The “crisping tray” is designed to make sure the Bagel Bites cook evenly in the Microwave. For this reason, it is recommended to always use the crisping tray when cooking the Bagel Bites in the microwave.

2. Make Sure the Bagel Bites are Placed Correctly on the “crisping tray”.

You do not have to make sure the spacing between the Bagel Bites is precise but do make sure the Bagel Bites are not too close together or touching. This will help make sure that they cook evenly and get crispy. But do make sure that all the Bagel Bites are facing up in the tray as they may have been jostled around in transportation.

3. Cook the Bagel Bite on High.

Most modern microwaves are automatically set to cook on High power, that is unless you have adjusted it previously, so you don’t have to worry about that. There are 10 different types of Bagel Bites currently available and the time it takes to cook them in the microwave can vary. The baking time will also be longer the more Bagel Bites you are cooking at one time. To figure out the best cooking time for the type of Bagel Bites you have, consult the back of the box as it will have the suggested time listed. You can also check the official Bagel Bites Website if you have already thrown away the box or destroyed it too much while opening it.

4. Let the Bagel Bites Cool Inside the Microwave for About a Minute.

After being microwaved for the required about of time to cook properly, the Bagel Bites and the “crisping tray” will be too hot to touch without hurting yourself. Wait for about a minute after it stops cooking before trying to remove it from the microwave. Even after a minute, it may still be hot, take precautions and use an oven mitt to protect your hands as you remove the Bagel Bites from the microwave. Now, the Bagel Bites are ready to eat! Enjoy!

Bagel Bites are always the perfect snack. The perfect snack for just about everyone. Everyone is happy when Bagel Bites get made. Now, you can be the person making everyone happy by making Bagel Bites. You now know two of the best ways of how to cook Bagel Bites. Good luck, and enjoy your Bagel Bites!

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