Description
A warm, melty Bagel Grilled Cheese filled with sharp cheddar and toasted to golden perfection. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick comforting meal any time of day.
Ingredients
- Bagels: 2 plain or everything bagels, sliced in half
- Cheddar Cheese: 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- Butter: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Optional Add-in: Tomato slices or avocado
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium-low heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Butter the outer sides of each bagel half. Place two slices of cheddar cheese between the inner sides of each bagel sandwich.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease the skillet with a touch of butter if desired, just to prevent any sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the bagel sandwich, buttered sides out, into the hot skillet.
- Cook to Perfection: Toast each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Press gently with a spatula for even browning.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest for one minute on the board before slicing. This keeps the cheese from running out too quickly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice in half and serve with pickles, a salad, or chips for that full diner-style experience.
Notes
- Use medium-low heat to prevent burning the bagel before the cheese melts.
- For extra crispiness, spread mayo instead of butter on the bagel’s exterior.
- Let the sandwich rest before cutting to prevent cheese from spilling out.
- Mix two types of cheese for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: bagel grilled cheese, easy grilled cheese, cheese sandwich, breakfast sandwich, quick lunch idea