I get into a lunch time rut. While I feel the world is open to me for dinner and I could have the same breakfast items repeated over-and-over and still be happy, I feel my lunch repertoire is much more limited. I shouldn’t think this, because there are a million different ways to do a sandwich. In my effort to branch out, I ran across this and made it for lunch the other day.
The Avocado Tuna Bacon Melt. Soooo good.
The name gives you almost all the ingredients. The melt is done with Swiss cheese.
Make a quick tuna salad. You can add more flavors here, but I kept it pretty straight forward.
Cook your bacon or use the pre-cooked kind.
Love the fresh avocado!
Top it off and bake or broil.
Open-Faced Avocado-Bacon Tuna Melt
Prep Time: 13 minutes | Cook Time: 2 minutes | Servings: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich) | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 (12-ounce) can albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 (1-ounce) slices whole wheat bread, toasted
- 4 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and halved
- 1/4 avocado, thinly sliced
- 4 (0.74-ounce) slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese (such as Sargento)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon tuna mixture evenly over toasted bread slices. Top tuna mixture evenly with bacon, avocado, and cheese. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 425° for 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
Serve with: Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
Rantings of an Amateur Chef 
My, that looks so good! So many good things on one sandwich. You’re out of the rut!
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I tend to have the same old few things at lunchtime too … now you’ve inspired me to think outside the box.
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My stomach’s growling reading this. I’d settle for just an avocado right now, lol!
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Oh WOW – this has got to be done – and we have all the ingredients in the fridge!!!
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That looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it.
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This looks amazing. May warrant a reblog..
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LOVE this recipe. I reposted it on my blog as well. I wait to try it!
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Swiss cheese is the best!
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Wow! they look amazing 🙂
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Sounds like a great summer lunch!
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I always hated lunch, it’s definitely the meal for getting stuck in a rut, especially if you have to pack it up for later. That sandwich looks incredible, though!
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This sounds delish! We’re going to have to try it this week, but without avacado. We are not fond of it with the exception of guac.
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I Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. If you’d like to accept this award then please take it to your blog and pass it on – if this is not your thing then please accept this as a compliment on your blog.
Ari
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What a divine & tasty creation for lunch! I am so going to make this tonight!
MMMMMMMM,…lovely food!
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This sounds absolutely delicious! I think I’ll be stopping by the grocery store on my way home tonight… 🙂
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Love a good sandwich
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I dont like avocados that much, but I might begin eating it more because of this sandwich. 🙂
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You’ve been nominated by me for the Versatile Blogger’s award. Which also means you won! Check it out — http://teepee12.wordpress.com/2012/06/09/im-a-versatile-blogger-thank-you/ !
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I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog and Very Inspiring Blog Awards! Check it out here: http://thethreadaffect.com/2012/06/09/nomination-love/
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Heya, just wondering, have you ever tried this with chicken salad? It looks really good. Thanks again!
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I want this right now!
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I love melting cheese on avocado. I make a similar sandwich, but without the fish or bacon. A crime! Should be rectified soon. Thanks for the recipe and for showing me what I have been missing 🙂
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Reblogged this on Cooking with My Best Friend and commented:
Yum
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Delicious!!!
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Looks super good a must have! I will be making this. Than you for sharing 🙂
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Another one I’m going to have to try. I should have visited your blog in the late afternoon before supper instead of in the wee hours of the morning! lol
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Thanks for the recipes – will definitely try them to jazz up my lunches!
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Yum, I love a good tuna melt, and this one has all the bells and whistles!
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