Best 2 Chicken Bagel Melts Recipes

CHICKEN BAGEL MELTS

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Our taste testers loved these scrumptious sandwiches from Shannon Brown, who created the melts to use up leftover chicken. "Deli chicken works well, too, when you don't have rotisserie on hand," she notes from Omaha, Nebraska.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 Asiago cheese bagels, split
1/2 pound sliced rotisserie chicken
8 strips ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
4 slices cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chipotle mustard

Steps:

Spread mayonnaise over bagel bottoms; layer with chicken, bacon, red pepper and cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 2-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Spread mustard over bagel tops; place over cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838 calories, Fat 45g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

BAGEL MELTS

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"I use whole wheat bagels or English muffins for these open-faced sandwiches," notes Linda Mincy of Counce, Tennessee. The quick combo is great for breakfast or alongside soup for dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 bagels, split
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices Canadian bacon
8 slices tomato

Steps:

Spread 1 tablespoon mustard over each bagel half. Layer with one cheese slice, two Canadian bacon slices, two tomato slices and a second cheese slice. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 1432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips

Use a good quality bagel. A fresh, chewy bagel will make all the difference in your melt.
Don't be afraid to get creative with your ingredients. There are endless possibilities for what you can put on a chicken bagel melt. Try adding different cheeses, vegetables, or sauces.
Cook your chicken thoroughly. This is important for food safety, but it also helps to ensure that your melt is juicy and flavorful.
Melt the cheese until it's gooey and bubbly. This will help to hold your melt together and give it a delicious, cheesy flavor.
Grill or toast your bagel before adding the other ingredients. This will help to make your bagel crispy and give it a nice golden brown color.
Don't overcrowd your melt. If you add too many ingredients, your melt will be difficult to eat and may not cook均匀ly.
Let your melt cool for a few minutes before eating. This will help to prevent the cheese from burning your mouth.

Conclusion

The chicken bagel melts are a quick and easy meal that can be customized to your own taste. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a chicken bagel melt that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!