Description
This bacon tuna melt recipe combines classic comfort with crispy bacon for an extra layer of flavor and crunch. It’s a simple, satisfying meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or whole wheat recommended)
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 slices cheddar cheese or preferred cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface. Spread butter on one side of each slice.
- Flip two slices of bread so the unbuttered side is facing up. Divide the tuna mixture evenly between these two slices.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the tuna mixture on both slices.
- Top each with a slice of cheese.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side up, on top of the cheese, completing the sandwiches.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches in the hot skillet, buttered side down.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook the bacon until very well done.
- You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference for a creamier or drier tuna salad.
- Experiment with different types of cheese like provolone, Swiss, or Monterey Jack.
- Add a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mixture for a little kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg