Pesto-Tuna Melts on Hoagies

In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mayo, salt and pepper, onion, pickles, bacon and mustard. With a spatula, layer both sides of the hoagie with pesto.

Heat a panini grill to medium-high OR heat a regular pan on the stove to medium-high (in this case, get out another smaller fry pan to use for pressing the sandwich). Either way, spray the pan with cooking spray. Spray the bottom of the hoagie with butter spray. When the panini press is ready, put the bottom part of the bread down and spoon about two tablespoons of the tuna salad on top, pressing down to make an even layer.

Rip one slice of cheese diagonally to make two triangles; layer one on top and one on the bottom to cover the salad.

Now lay the top half down and spray with butter spray; close the panini press and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes. If using a regular pan, spray the top of the hoagie with butter spray or Pam, and press the smaller pan on top as a press. Brown until the sandwich is slightly brown and the cheese is melted. If using the stove; do the same technique but use the extra pan to press down on the sandwich for about 4-5 minutes. Check on it after about 3 minutes to make sure it isn’t burning.

Let it cool for a minute or two before serving.