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.
Without the ham, it is perfect for me, Gail, thank you!
Joanna
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Add. More. Cheese. 😜🍃🧀🥯
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Definitely!!
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I love bagels any way they come.
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I’m right there with you, Peggy. 😍🍃🥯
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Bagels are a favorite (and a weakness) and your sandwich looks delicious! Yesterday, on the news Moonrise Bagels were interviewed for their stuffed bagels – think reuben, pizza, bacon,egg and cheese… 🙂
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Oh. My. Gosh. 🥯🍃😍
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Wow, now we cooking. Breakfast, lunch or dinner 😋😋😋
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You can say that again, Syl. 🥯🍃🥯🍃🥯
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😊🍃😊🍃😊🍃
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So simple and so yummy!
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When you find a good source for bagels, you really pay attention. 👀🍃🥯
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I believe so too!
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Love the idea of using cinnamon raisin bagel for this. Sweet and salty is a favorite! 🙂
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I used to get a sandwich of ham, cheese, and raisin dressing on a croissant that was grilled. This little eatery called it their “Raisin Kane” sandwich. Oh, my! 🥐😍
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Sounds gooood! 🙂
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Oh, yeah. 😋🌿
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I’ll take mine without the ham too, and delight in all the rest!
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No worries. My hubby will take your portion of ham. 😜
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You have effectively changed the bagel game, you DO realize this, right?
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Ohmygosh, Marco. I have another one coming up in awhile that will knock your socks off! 🥯✨
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Your latest did just that!
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Wait. Just wait. I guarantee you will tell me that again. 🤣
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Drum roll . . . por favor.
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Thanks, Mr. Music Man. 🎶🥁🎶
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