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Cook Time:7 min

Prep Time:10 min

Total Time:17 min

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

1 (6 Ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained

1/2 Rib celery, minced

1-2 Tablespoon mayonnaise, plus more for spreading on bread

Salt and pepper to taste

4 Slices country-style bread

4 Slices fully cooked bacon

1 Tomato, sliced thinly

2-4 Slices mozzarella cheese (cheddar or Swiss would also be nice)

Preparation:

Preheat the panini grill to 375 degrees.

In a small bowl, combine albacore, celery, mayonnaise salt and pepper to make tuna salad.

Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice of bread. Assemble each sandwich with bacon, tuna salad, tomatoes and cheese between two slices of bread.

Grill panini for 6-7 minutes (if you’re using sliced bread, you might want to brush a little melted butter or olive oil on the outside for extra crispness and flavor) until the cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Serve immediately and enjoy!