Heart-Healthy Ham and Cheese Bagel
Start your day on a nutritious and flavorful note with this Heart-Healthy Ham and Cheese Bagel recipe, a lighter twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for breakfast or lunch, this quick and easy sandwich features a toasted whole grain bagel layered with low-sodium deli ham, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, and creamy low-fat cream cheese. Fresh spinach, juicy tomato, and buttery avocado add vibrant flavor and essential nutrients, while a hint of black pepper ties everything together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this single-serving meal is a wonderful way to balance indulgence with heart-smart eating. Pair it with a fresh side salad or enjoy it solo for a satisfying, wholesome treat. Keywords: heart-healthy bagel recipe, ham and cheese sandwich, low-fat breakfast ideas, quick bagel sandwich.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole grain bagel
- 2 slices Low-sodium deli ham
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 slice Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 medium Tomato
- 0.25 medium Avocado
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the whole grain bagel in half and lightly toast both halves.
While the bagel is toasting, spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat cream cheese on the cut side of each bagel half.
Layer the spinach leaves evenly on the bottom half of the bagel.
Thinly slice the tomato and avocado. Place tomato slices over the spinach, followed by the avocado slices.
Place the low-sodium deli ham slices on the top half of the bagel.
Add the reduced-fat cheddar cheese slice over the ham.
Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the avocado for added flavor.
Put the two halves of the bagel together, pressing gently to secure the ingredients.
Optional: To slightly melt the cheese and heat the sandwich, place the bagel sandwich in a preheated skillet or panini press for about 1-2 minutes until the cheese begins to melt.
Remove the sandwich from the heat, slice it in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1488 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 771 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
