Flo's Tuna Melt Recipe

Name: Flo's Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) tuna steak, poached; 1/2 minced yellow onions; 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Salt and black pepper; 8 thin slices of white bread, toasted; 4 (1-ounce) slices of medium Cheddar cheese; 4 (1/2-inch) slices of Creole tomatoes; 1 avocado; 2 cups Cole slaw, purchased or home-made; 4 bags of Zap's Potato Chips; 4 pickle spears

Servings: persons

1 (12-ounce) tuna steak, poached
1/2 minced yellow onions
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and black pepper
8 thin slices of white bread, toasted
4 (1-ounce) slices of medium Cheddar cheese
4 (1/2-inch) slices of Creole tomatoes
1 avocado
2 cups Cole slaw, purchased or home-made
4 bags of Zap's Potato Chips
4 pickle spears

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Crumble the tuna into a mixing bowl.
2
Add the onions, eggs, garlic, and relish.
3
Mix thoroughly.
4
Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
5
Stir in enough mayonnaise to moisten the salad according to taste.
6
Reseason the salad with salt and pepper.
7
Spread a quarter of the salad over four pieces of bread and place on a baking sheet.
8
Top each salad with a piece of cheese.
9
Place the sheet in the oven and cook for a couple of minutes or until the cheese melts.
10
Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper.
11
Peel and remove the pit from the avocado.
12
Slice the avocado into 1/4-inch slices.
13
Season the avocado with salt and pepper.
14
Top the melted cheese with the tomatoes, avocados and remaining slices to toasted bread.
15
Place each sandwich on a plate and cut in half.
16
Garnish the sandwiches with the Cole slaw, chips, and pickles.

721

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12-ounce) tuna steak, poached, 1/2 minced yellow onions, 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Flo's 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Flo's Tuna Melt

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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