tuna melt

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

These family friendly open faced sandwiches are a tasty combination of tuna salad, tomato and cheddar cheese toasted to scrumptious perfection.

yield 6 sandwiches
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For tuna melt

  • 2 can
    albacore tuna packed in water – drained
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 stalk
    celery chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped red onion
  • 1/3 c
    sweet pickle relish
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried dill weed
  • 1/4 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 6 slice
    sourdough, white, rye or pumperknickel
  • 12
    thin slices tomato
  • 1 1/4 c
    shredded cheddar

How To Make tuna melt

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2
    Mix together tuna, mayonnaise, sour cream, celery, red onion, pickle relish, 1 tablespoon parsley, dill and pepper.
  • 3
    Lightly toast the bread. Divide the tuna evenly between the toast. Top each sandwich with 2 slices tomato. Top evenly with shredded cheddar.
  • 4
    Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sandwich has warmed. Serve promptly.
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