Mother's Tuna Melt Recipe

Name: Mother's Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained well (packed in water or oil); ⅓ cup finely diced dill pickle (about 1/2 small dill pickle or 1 pickle spear); ⅓ cup finely diced red onion; ⅓ cup finely diced celery; 1 cup mayonnaise (3/4 cup if not using albacore); ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 large slice rustic country bread (1/2-inch thick); 1 large tomatoes, cut into 8 slices; 14 lb cheddar cheese, cut into 8 slices (medium or sharp)

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained well (packed in water or oil)
⅓ cup finely diced dill pickle (about 1/2 small dill pickle or 1 pickle spear)
⅓ cup finely diced red onion
⅓ cup finely diced celery
1 cup mayonnaise (3/4 cup if not using albacore)
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 large slice rustic country bread (1/2-inch thick)
1 large tomatoes, cut into 8 slices
14 lb cheddar cheese, cut into 8 slices (medium or sharp)

1
Heat the broiler.
2
Put the tuna in a bowl and break it up with a fork; add in the diced pickle, onions, celery, mayo, salt, and pepper; mix well.
3
Arrange the bread on a baking sheet and place under the broiler; toast until the tops are light golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes (watch carefully to make sure they don't burn).
4
Turn the bread over, toasted side down, and spread the tuna salad evenly on the untoasted side of each slice.
5
Top each piece with 2 or 3 tomato slices, and then with 2 slices of cheese.
6
Place the open-face sandwich under the broiler, heat until the cheese has melted, 2-3 minutes, and serve.

6922

kcal

Calories

570

Fat

Carbs

424

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained well (packed in water or oil), ⅓ cup finely diced dill pickle (about 1/2 small dill pickle or 1 pickle spear), ⅓ cup finely diced red onion, ⅓ cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Mother'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.

Mother's Tuna Melt

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