Chicago Heights Tuna Melt Recipe

Name: Chicago Heights Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can of good quality tuna fish, preferably albacore (of course).; Mayonnaise; Banana Peppers (your preferred degree of heat); Sliced black olives.; Poppy seed dressing.; Sliced tomatoes.; Fresh, Baby Spinach; Smoked Provolone; Ground, dried Oregano Flakes; Fresh, whole loaf, Italian Bread.

Servings: persons

1 can of good quality tuna fish, preferably albacore (of course).
Mayonnaise
Banana Peppers (your preferred degree of heat)
Sliced black olives.
Poppy seed dressing.
Sliced tomatoes.
Fresh, Baby Spinach
Smoked Provolone
Ground, dried Oregano Flakes
Fresh, whole loaf, Italian Bread.

1
Mix tuna with mayonnaise to your taste.
2
Slice several inches off of a loaf of Italian break, then slice it in two to produce two halves, like a bun, with crust on outside of both pieces and white in middle.
3
Spread one side with tuna.
4
Top tuna with slices of provolone.
5
Heat in toaster oven on aluminum foil, or put the open faced sandwich on a cookie sheet and heat beneath a broiler, watching it carefully to avoid burning it.
6
Remove from broiler when cheese melts and top with tomatoes, sliced olives, and banana peppers.
7
Squeeze a little of the poppy seed dressing on top, then sprinkle just a little oregano along the body of the sandwich.
8
Close it up and enjoy!

116

kcal

Calories

Fat

Protein

Fat Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can of good quality tuna fish, preferably albacore (of course)., Mayonnaise, Banana Peppers (your preferred degree of heat), Sliced black olives., and more.

Yes, Chicago Heights Tuna Melt 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.

Chicago Heights Tuna Melt

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