HAM & CHEESE BAGELS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.