Toasted Ham and Cheese Bagel Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 whole-wheat thin bagels, lightly toasted
• 4 ounces low-fat deli ham
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 green leaf lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler.
2. 2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
3. 3. Spread about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture over cut sides of each bagel. Layer 1 ounce ham and 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese over cream cheese on bagel bottoms. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven, and top with lettuce leaves; cover with bagel tops. Serve immediately.
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5. Young Chefs can:
6. Pull four lettuce leaves off head of lettuce
7. Layer ham, and sprinkle cheese
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9. Older Chefs can:
10. Spread cream cheese mixture on bagels
11. Top sandwich with lettuce and bagel top