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A childhood favorite gets a spooky twist in these vegan mini spider pizza bagel bites – just 4 base ingredients and 20 minutes make this Halloween potluck or party snack!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Okay, I’ll admit it, I may have spent so long planning the perfect sweet treats for Halloween goodie bags and trick-or-treaters, decorating, and carving jack-o-lanterns, that I now have no energy to spend hours in the kitchen making savory party bites…. But that’s where super simple recipes like these mini spider pizza bagel bites have come to my rescue. They’re so easy, made with just 4 base ingredients (and plenty of space for customization) in 20 minutes – they practically make themselves.
Mini pizza bagel bites are already crowd-pleasing, so this spooky (yet cute!) makeover makes them the perfect quick and convenient Halloween potluck ideas and party snack. Enjoy them alone or with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. There are unlikely to be leftovers (at least in my experience)! And if you’re looking for another great vegan pizza recipe, try out this vegan calzone recipe.
You might also like spooky-cute Halloween peanut butter spiders or easy muddy buddies (add Halloween sprinkles!).
The Ingredients
Top Tip: Want a lighter version? Add olive spiders to my Portobello mushroom pizza bites.
Optional Toppings
- Basil: Sprinkle over the spider pizza bites for extra flavor – but only add it after to retain its vibrant green. Dried basil can be added before or after.
- Vegetables: Boost the flavor/nutrients of the vegan bagel bites with finely minced sauteed mushrooms, bell pepper, sun-dried tomato, corn, caramelized onion, etc.
- Protein: Add finely chopped vegan ham, vegan tofu bacon, crispy baked tofu/tempeh, shredded vegan chicken, etc.
- Spice: Add chili sauce/powder to the sauce, or sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top.
- Herbs: Sprinkle the bagels with a little dried oregano, basil, or Italian seasoning.
- Pesto sauce: Drizzle this vegan basil pesto on top!
How to Make Mini Bagel Spider Pizzas
Prepare these super simple Halloween bagel bites in just a handful of steps.
Step 1: First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C) and slice each mini bagel in half.
Step 2: Spoon a moderate layer of pizza sauce or marinara over each bagel half. Sprinkle with the vegan cheese and (if using) minced basil and veggies, then place a whole black olive in the center hole of each bagel half.
Top Tip: Depending on the veggies you use, spread them beneath the vegan cheese so they don’t ruin the spider aesthetic.
Step 3: Then, thinly slice the olives lengthwise or into round slices, then half moons, and place 3-4 pieces (4 for accurate spiders) on either side of the whole olive for the spider legs.
Step 4: Bake the spider bagel bites for 10-12 minutes or until crispy with melty vegan cheese and tender veggies. Finally, remove them from the oven, leave them to cool for a few minutes, and serve. Enjoy!
Optionally, add the top/bottom of an olive above the spider as a ‘head.’
For mummy bagel pizza bites: Add marinara sauce, layer with thin strips of vegan cheese as the mummy wrappings, and add thin olive slices as the eyes.
FAQs
Sure! Air-fry the mini spider pizzas for 6-8 minutes at 350°F (175°C) or until they are crispy and melty on top.
Sure! I’ve made spider pizza with regular bagels, English muffins, and frozen pizza bases (mini or regular). I usually increase the amount of olive spiders as preferred. For large pizzas, try a mix of black and green olive spiders.
You can cut thin slices of vegan cheese into one large or several small ghosts, a skull head (using olive bits as the eyes), or pumpkin facial features (bell pepper also works). You can also create a vampire with black olive hair and eyes and bell pepper fangs. Alternatively, cut mushroom halves into skulls to top the Halloween bagels.
Pro Recipe Tips
- For larger pizza bagels: Use regular bagels if preferred.
- To avoid soggy pizza bites: Lightly toast (or cook for 3-4 minutes) the bagels before adding the sauce. Take it a step further with a light layer of olive oil to form a barrier.
- Experiment with toppings: You can add finely diced veggies/protein, but spread them beneath the vegan cheese to avoid distracting from the ‘spider.’
- Let them cool slightly: Marinara sauce and hot vegan cheese can be somewhat molten-like right out of the oven. Give them a few minutes to cool.
Storage Instructions
Fridge: In an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Freezer: Flash freeze the vegan pizza bagels until solid, then store in a Ziplock/Stasher for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen.
Reheat: In an oven or air fryer at 350°F/175 °C until warm. A microwave (30-45 seconds) works, but the the Halloween pizza bagels will be soft.
More Vegan Appetizers
Salads
Watermelon Tomato Salad
Vegan Side Dishes
Fresh Broccoli Slaw
Vegan Appetizers
Easy Beet Hummus
Vegan Side Dishes
Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Herbs
If you tried this mini spider pizza bagel bites recipe or any other recipe on my blog, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks!
Mini Spider Pizza Bagel Bites
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Ingredients
- 4 mini bagels
- 1 cup pizza sauce or thick marinara sauce
- 1 cup vegan cheese (optional)
- 8 whole black olives
- A handful of sliced black olives cut in half
- 2 tablespoons minced basil (optional)
- 2 tablespoons minced veggies (like mushrooms or bell peppers, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Split the mini bagels in half and place them face up on a baking sheet.
- Spoon a layer of pizza sauce or marinara onto each bagel half.
- Sprinkle with vegan cheese, and add basil and minced veggies if using.
- Place one whole black olive in the center hole of each bagel half. Arrange 3 to 4 halved olive slices on each side of the whole olive to create "spider legs."
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bagels are crispy and the vegan cheese is melted and veggies are tender.
- Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and serve!
Notes
- For larger pizza bagels: Use regular bagels if preferred.
- To avoid soggy pizza bites: Lightly toast (or cook for 3-4 minutes) the bagels before adding the sauce. Take it a step further with a light layer of olive oil to form a barrier.
- Experiment with toppings: You can add finely diced veggies/protein, but spread them beneath the vegan cheese to avoid distracting from the ‘spider.’
- Let them cool slightly: Marinara sauce and hot vegan cheese can be somewhat molten-like right out of the oven. Give them a few minutes to cool.
Thank you for this fun and healthy idea.
Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
these came out so delicious! definitely a great spookiness for halloween!
So glad you enjoyed them! It’s fun to make food festive for the holidays!
I love these!! Pinned for Halloween!
Perfect! Enjoy 🙂
What a great idea! I will make your recipe right away this year and prepare it for the little ones!
Hope the LOs enjoy it 🙂
I’ve pinned this recipe to create it for Halloween. How totally fun and adorable!
Love it! It’ll definitely be a hit! 🙂
This is the cutest halloween recipe! I am definitely making this for my yearly halloween party!
Wohoo! You’ll have to let us know what your guests think 🙂
Wow, these Halloween bites look amazing! It will be perfect for our birthday coming up in October, thanks!
Nice! Hope you enjoy them and happy bday in advance 🙂
How cute are these. I made mine not Halloween but they are super tasty.
They’re definitely a great easy dinner option, year round!
Such a fun idea for Halloween!
Definitely a fun and festive one for October!