If you’ve been scrolling TikTok lately, you’ve probably seen the viral rice paper “bagel” trend. People are making breakfast bagels, cheeseburger bagels, and pizza bagels using rice paper instead of traditional dough.
Of course, I had to make a Bariatric Living with Lisa version… and WOW, this turned out so crispy, cheesy, and delicious!
This recipe is packed with protein and gives you all the pizza flavor without the heavy carbs of traditional bagels or pizza crust.
What I Used
- Pork sausage
- Chopped onion
- Chopped green pepper
- Sliced mushrooms
- Tomato basil pasta sauce
- Pepperoni
- Mozzarella cheese
- Eggs
- Rice paper wrappers
How I Made It
First, I browned my sausage in a skillet with the onions, peppers, and mushrooms until everything was cooked and flavorful.
Then I scrambled eggs on a baking sheet. I dipped two rice paper wrappers into the egg mixture and overlapped them slightly on my cutting board.
Next, I layered on the sausage mixture, tomato basil sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.
I rolled everything up lengthwise, then twisted it into a spiral shape to resemble a bagel.
Finally, I air-fried it at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
The Result
The outside gets crunchy and crispy while the inside stays cheesy, savory, and packed with pizza flavor. It honestly tastes indulgent while still being protein-forward and bariatric-friendly.
The best part is you can customize these with endless filling ideas:
- Breakfast versions
- Cheeseburger versions
- Buffalo chicken
- Taco-inspired fillings
- Ham and cheese
- Philly cheesesteak
This viral trend definitely lived up to the hype in my kitchen!
Bariatric Living 