Ham & Cheese Bagels

Name: Ham & Cheese Bagels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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

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.
On the bottom of each bagel, place a slice of ham and cheddar cheese. Broil 3-4 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, spread bagel tops with cream cheese; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer bottom halves with tomato and avocado. Replace tops.