Gourmet NYC Bagel Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 1 everything bagel (or sesame bagel)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 ripe egg (fried over-medium, so the yolk is thick but slightly runny)
• 2 thin slices of tomato
• 3-4 thin slices of cucumber
• A handful of fresh arugula or spinach
• Salt and cracked black pepper

Instructions:

1. Slice the bagel in half and toast it until the edges are golden and crispy.
2. Spread a thick, even layer of cream cheese on both toasted halves.
3. On the bottom half, layer the fresh arugula, followed by the tomato and cucumber slices. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Place the warm fried egg gently on top of the vegetables.
5. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bagel. Press down very gently, then use a sharp serrated knife to cut it cleanly in half.