What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Inside Out Bagel Grilled Ham ‘n Cheese! My world has always been part of the bagel craze. Think about it. It’s a quick breakfast smeared with cream cheese, it’s mobile for on-the-go travels, compact for a bento box, and incredibly satisfying as a lunch buddy. And then there’s the varieties: blueberry or strawberry, sun-dried tomato, cinnamon raisin, garlic and onion, plus everything seasoning on a wheat, rye, or sourdough bagel. There’s usually at least three kinds of cream cheese spreads to choose from, unless you make your own. Building a sandwich includes fresh vegetable sides of tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and avocados. It can be exhausting. The list goes on and on, that’s for sure. I think when it all comes down to it, a bagel is simply my comfort food. And that is exactly why I turned it into a grilled cheese sammie. Spread the love.
INSIDE OUT BAGEL GRILLED HAM ‘N CHEESE
Ingredients:
1 cinnamon raisin bagel, halved
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 slices smoky provolone cheese
3 deli slices cherrywood smoked ham
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Lay the bagel slices with the inside halves open. Smear mayonnaise on each half. Warm an iron skillet over medium-low heat. Place the mayonnaise side down in the skillet. Layer the cheese over the bagel, then arrange the cherrywood smoked ham on top. Place the remaining bagel half, mayonnaise side up, over the sandwich. Press down with a spatula. Cook until the bagel turns golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Then carefully flip the sandwich over. Bake 3 minutes longer. Transfer the bagel sandwich to the oven for the cheese to continue melting and the bagel to turn crisp. Add Dijon mustard, if desired. Serve warm.
You made my day, Gail! Fantastic, delicious and perfect for a summer evening session. 😉 Hope you had a beautiful weekend, and will enjoy the new sunny week. Michael
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I especially like the cinnamon raisin bagel with the smoky ham. 😍🌿
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Sounds great. Here you only can get bagels at Munich or Praha. Miss em.
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These would be great served at a tea party, perhaps on the other side of the looking glass…
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…with my friendly White Rabbit. 🐇⏰
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Bagels will be put on my shopping list. Yummy breakfast 😋
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It’s always a special day when I splurge on a bagel. lol 🥯
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I can relate to that… haha.
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Simple but tasty.. 😉
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So true, Lisa. A simple change from sliced bread to a bagel makes all the difference. 🍞🥯
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Cinnamon raisin bagel with smoked ham and mayo . . and I was ALL in. I love the ingredients in this one, so much fun.
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It was filling, that’s for sure. When did bagels catch up with the size of pancakes?! 🥯🥞😜
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I know right? Not that I’m complaining . . .
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“The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” lol 🤣
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Wow, that looks nice and tasty, crispy too! I love the use of raisin bagel, that would be a nice sweet and savoury combo
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I get this cherrywood smoked ham whenever I can. It’s delicious. 😋🌿
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Looks really good!
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Ordinary became extraordinary just like that. 🌟
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Yes, and with your photos you make food look so beautiful!
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Thank you. I’m blessed to have readers like you. 👀🍃
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This looks absolutely delicious
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I never knew I’d like a bagel sandwich so much. 👏
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Looks like very yummy and mouth waterring dish..have a nice day
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Thanks very much. 🙏🏻 You do the same. 🌟
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sure done from my end.have a nice day
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Request to follow my blogs and chirp me which will help me to grow in blogging world..
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Thanks for the invite. 🍃🌸
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you are most wc
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