Ham Bagel Sandwich

Name: Ham Bagel Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Portions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Butter; 2 Everything bagels; 4 slices Aged cheddar or Gruyère; 4 slices High-quality ham (e.g. honey-glazed or smoked); 2 Eggs; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp. Mayonnaise; 1 handful Fresh arugula

20 min
- Preparation 20 min

Ingredients

2 People

For the bagel sandwich:
1 tbsp. Butter
2 Everything bagels
4 slices Aged cheddar or Gruyère
4 slices High-quality ham (e.g. honey-glazed or smoked)
2 Eggs
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. Mayonnaise
1 handful Fresh arugula
Lemon juice (optional)
Optional garnish:
Lemon
Chili flakes

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the everything bagels in half. Spread the cut sides lightly with butter. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast the bagels cut-side down until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.

For the bagel sandwich:

tbsp. Butter

Everything bagels

Step 2

In the same pan, lightly crisp the ham slices for 1–2 minutes per side to enhance their flavor. Move them to the side of the pan.

slices High-quality ham (e.g. honey-glazed or smoked)

Step 3

Crack the eggs into the pan and cook to your preference (soft fried or over-medium works well). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. During the last minute of cooking, place the cheese slices on top of the eggs and allow them to melt gently.

slices Aged cheddar or Gruyère

Eggs

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with Dijon mustard. Spread this mixture on the bottom halves of the toasted bagels.

tsp. Dijon mustard

tbsp. Mayonnaise

Step 5

Layer the crispy ham over the sauce, then add the cheese-topped eggs. Toss the arugula lightly with a squeeze of lemon juice (optional) and place it on top for freshness and balance.

handful Fresh arugula

Step 6

Finish with a pinch of lemon zest or chili flakes if desired. Close the sandwiches with the top halves of the bagels, press gently, and serve immediately while warm.

Optional garnish:

Lemon

Chili flakes