A Better Bagel Bite

Have you ever bought those frozen bagel bites before?  Every time I see them in the store, the picture on the front of the box looks so yummy I can't resist them.  Unfortunately, they don't taste nearly as scrumptious as they look.  Plus, they want like $4 for only a dozen or so bites!  Outrageous.  Especially when I can make them myself in practically no time at all and they taste awesome!

You can make this with mini bagels if you want them as a snack or appetizer, but I like to make them with regular size bagels and serve them for dinner.  Add a veggie or salad and you've got a super quick meal that everybody likes.  Cheesy, chewy, bacony - perfection!  You can also make a pizza version of this by subbing pizza sauce for the mayo and using your favorite pizza toppings.  Yumm-o!

Ham & Cheese Bagel Bites
Prep time: 10 min  Cook time:5 min
Serves 4

1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
1/2 cup diced cooked ham
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 bacon strips, cooked and diced
3 bagels, halved (or 8 minis)

Combine cheese, ham, mayo, and bacon.  Spread evenly over cut side of bagels.  Place on ungreased baking sheet and broil till lightly browned and bubbly.

604 calories per serving.  Click here for nutritional info and shopping list!