Tasty Tarragon Tuna Melt Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Tasty Tarragon Tuna Melt Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces white albacore chunk tuna, well drained; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ⅛ teaspoon dried tarragon; 2 -3 dashes onion powder; 2 -3 dashes celery salt; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely minced (optional); 3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish; fresh black pepper; 6 slices wheat bread; 3 slices American cheese (or cheddar or provolone slices); butter; tomatoes, slices thinly sliced (optional)

Servings: persons

12 ounces white albacore chunk tuna, well drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅛ teaspoon dried tarragon
2 -3 dashes onion powder
2 -3 dashes celery salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely minced (optional)
3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
fresh black pepper
6 slices wheat bread
3 slices American cheese (or cheddar or provolone slices)
butter
tomatoes, slices thinly sliced (optional)

1
Heat skillet on medium-low.
2
In a bowl, stir together the drained tuna (be sure your tuna is very well drained) and the mayonnaise.
3
Add the tarragon, onion powder, celery salt, lemon zest, and the pickle relish.
4
Stir well.
5
Add black pepper to taste.
6
For each sandwich:.
7
Melt a generous pat of butter (about 1 tablespoon, or more) in the skillet.
8
Lay a slice of bread in the skillet and top with one third of the tuna mixture, spreading evenly.
9
Top with another bread slice.
10
Cook for 4 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.
11
Add another smaller pat of butter to the pan.
12
Flip sandwich over.
13
Carefully lift the top bread slice, and insert a slice of cheese.
14
Replace top and cook for 3 minutes more, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden.
15
Good with a pickle and a cup of tomato soup!

319

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces white albacore chunk tuna, well drained, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ⅛ teaspoon dried tarragon, 2 -3 dashes onion powder, and more.

Yes, Tasty Tarragon Tuna Melt Sandwiches 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.

Tasty Tarragon Tuna Melt Sandwiches

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