Open Face Bagel Melt Food

BACON-TOMATO BAGEL MELTS

Steps:

• Place bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Top each half with two tomato slices and two bacon strips. Sprinkle with cheese. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. Serve with ranch dressing.

OPEN-FACE BBQ CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Spread both sides of each slice of bread with 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise, dividing evenly, and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and bake until the bread is crispy and the mayonnaise is starting to bubble up and turn a light golden brown, about 11 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, mustard, 3 tablespoons of the honey, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of the hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper (10 to 15 grinds) together in a medium bowl until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce, then fold the chicken into the remaining sauce in bowl and toss to coat well.
• Top each piece of bread with a heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and about 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, chicken is heated through and bread has turned golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the red and green cabbage with the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon hot sauce in another medium bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss until cabbage is evenly coated.
• Drizzle the reserved sauce over the sandwiches and serve with the cabbage slaw and a dill pickle.

BAGEL TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F; have ready an ungreased baking sheet.
• In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, onion, pepper, mayo and worcestershire; taste and add salt and/or pepper if you wish.
• In the toaster, toast bagel halves; place all 4 on baking sheet.
• On a bagel half, place one slice tomato, then one-quarter of tuna mixture, then 1 slice cheese; repeat with other bagel halves.
• Bake for 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
• If you wish, quickly broil to brown melted cheese.
• Note: if you like tuna melts real cheesy, use one slice of swiss AND one slice of mozzarella!

OPEN-FACE PATTY MELTS

Steps:

• Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 2 min. Stir onions and move to one side of skillet.
• Add patties to other side of skillet; cook on medium heat 10 min. or until burgers are done (160ºF), flipping burgers and stirring onions after 5 min.
• Top burgers with VELVEETA; cover. Cook 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until VELVEETA is melted; place on toast slices. Top with onions.

OPEN-FACE BAGEL MELT

Steps:

• Spread bagel half with mayo; top with remaining ingredients.
• Microwave on HIGH 30 sec. or until cheese is melted.

SEEDED BAGEL TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Heat the grill. Split open the bagels, lay them on a baking sheet, then toast both sides until golden. Meanwhile, tip the tuna into a bowl and add the mayonnaise, lemon juice and spring onions. Season to taste and mix well.
• Spread the tuna mix over the bottom half of each of the 4 bagels and top with tomato slices. Sprinkle over a handful of grated cheddar, then grill for 1 min until melted. Finish with the bagel tops and serve.

SOUTH BEACH DIET OPEN-FACED CANADIAN BACON BAGEL

Steps:

• Heat Canadian bacon as directed on package; place on bagel half.
• Top with apples; sprinkle evenly with cheese.
• Microwave on Medium (50%) 30 to 35 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Serve warm.