Elevated Tuna Melt (And It’s Easy!)
Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or an easy yet elegant weeknight dinner, our elevated tuna melt is an excellent choice.
- Prep Time: 12
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwiches, Lunch Recipes
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 5-ounce can tuna packed in oil (drained)
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (white and light green separated from dark green)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle
- 3 heaping tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 slices bread
- 2 teaspoons butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup Gruyere (or cheddar cheese, grated)
Instructions
- Flake the tuna in a medium bowl and add the celery, white and light green parts of the green onion, and chopped dill pickle. Add enough mayonnaise to make a creamy consistency. Add the Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and taste, adding salt and pepper as needed.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the broiler.
- Toast the bread and spread each slice with butter. Place the slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Pile the tuna salad mixture on the bread.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Mound the cheese on the tuna salad.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Broil the tuna melts for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Garnish with the sliced dark green onion tops, and enjoy!
Credit: Diana Rattray
Find it online: https://classic-recipes.com/elevated-tuna-melt-and-its-easy/
