Ham & Cheese Bagels

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
I came up with this recipe one day when I needed something quick and healthy for lunch but didn’t want to go through a lot of trouble. —Nita Graffis, Dove Creek, Colorado
Ham & Cheese Bagels Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 6 plain bagels, split
  • 6 slices deli ham
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. Spread butter over cut sides of bagels. Place buttered sides up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside bagel tops.
  2. On the bottom of each bagel, place a slice of ham and cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  3. Meanwhile, spread bagel tops with cream cheese; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer bottom halves with tomato and avocado. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 427 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 791mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein.