Smoked Gouda Tuna Melt 2010

YIELD: 27 SANDWICHES

43 oz. white tuna
32 oz. cream cheese, softened
32 oz. smoked Gouda cheese
54 slices bacon, crisply cooked
27 slices tomato
54 slices bread of choice
Butter, as needed

1. Open tuna, drain and flake; set aside. In food processor, blend cream cheese and smoked gouda. Stir tuna and cheese mixture together until blended well.

2. Use 4 oz. scoop to divide tuna mixture and spread on bread. Put one slice of tomato and two slices of bacon on tuna mixture and cover with second slice of bread.

3. Butter outside of bread and grill until golden brown on both sides. Serve with soup or fresh fruit.

Photo and recipe: Chicken of the Sea