Bacon Crab Melt Panini Recipe

Name: Bacon Crab Melt Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chopped celery; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained well; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature; 8 slices sourdough or other rustic white bread, sliced from a dense bakery loaf; 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced; 8 strips cooked bacon; 2 plum tomatoes (such as Roma), thinly sliced and seeded

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained well
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
8 slices sourdough or other rustic white bread, sliced from a dense bakery loaf
4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
8 strips cooked bacon
2 plum tomatoes (such as Roma), thinly sliced and seeded

1
Heat the panini press to medium-high heat.
2
In a medium-size bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Stir in the drained crabmeat.
4
Spread butter on two slices of bread to flavor the outside of each sandwich.
5
Flip over one slice and top the other side with cheese, crab salad, bacon, tomatoes and more cheese.
6
Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.
7
Grill two panini at a time, with the lid closed, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.

653

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped celery, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Bacon Crab Melt Panini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bacon Crab Melt Panini

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions