5 Ingredients or Fewer

Inside Out Bagel Grilled Cheese

October  4, 2022
4
5 Ratings
Photo by Bobbi Lin
  • Makes 1 sandwich
Author Notes

Inspired by Sadelle's in New York City. —Ali Slagle

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 2 schmears mayonnaise or butter
  • 1 bagel, halved (preferably something with seeds, like an everything bagel)
  • 8 or so thin slices extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • Fillings as you wish: Portobello mushroom, ham, salami, tomato slices, etc.
Directions
  1. Heat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Schmear the inside of the bagel halves with mayo or butter. Flip one side over and layer cheese over the bagel's top, avoiding the hole. Add fillings, then add more cheese. Place the second bagel half, cut side up, on top of the cheese. Press down with a spatula.
  3. Heat a large nonstick frying pan or griddle over medium-low heat until hot. Transfer the bagel-cheese-bagel situation to the hot pan and cook until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom is brown, about 4 minutes. Press the sandwich down a bit with a spatula.
  4. Then gingerly flip the sandwich with the spatula and let the other side brown.
  5. Once the cheese is totally melted, transfer the sandwich to the oven to get a bit crispier and meltier. Eat!

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  • Patti Guardino
    Patti Guardino
  • Ali Slagle
    Ali Slagle

2 Reviews

Patti G. August 7, 2016
Why do the directions call for a preheated oven? :)
 
Ali S. August 7, 2016
Hi Patti: See step 5.