Tuna Melt

DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
 2 cans of tuna, well drained
 7-8 TBSP Mayonnaise
 1 celery stalk, diced finely
 2 tbsp minced onion (I prefer yellow, but shallots or red onions could be used instead)
 kosher salt to taste
 freshly ground black pepper to taste
 4 toasted bread slices (or 2 buns cut in half)
 ½ cup cheese, shredded (more if desired)
 optional garnishes of choice: tomatoes, pickles, olives
1

Preheat the oven to 350.

2

Drain the tuna really well. Add onions and celery, season with salt and pepper and gently fold in Mayo.

You may actually end up adding more mayo than expected – the goal is to achieve the creamy consistency without drowning the tuna in mayo. Ensure the salad is creamy yet still holds it’s shape.

3

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Scoop a quarter of the mixture onto a toasted bread slice and spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until hot and the cheese is melted. Feel free to top with tomatoes, pickles, olives or whatever else you like. Serve hot.

Ingredients

 2 cans of tuna, well drained
 7-8 TBSP Mayonnaise
 1 celery stalk, diced finely
 2 tbsp minced onion (I prefer yellow, but shallots or red onions could be used instead)
 kosher salt to taste
 freshly ground black pepper to taste
 4 toasted bread slices (or 2 buns cut in half)
 ½ cup cheese, shredded (more if desired)
 optional garnishes of choice: tomatoes, pickles, olives

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350.

2

Drain the tuna really well. Add onions and celery, season with salt and pepper and gently fold in Mayo.

You may actually end up adding more mayo than expected – the goal is to achieve the creamy consistency without drowning the tuna in mayo. Ensure the salad is creamy yet still holds it’s shape.

3

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Scoop a quarter of the mixture onto a toasted bread slice and spread evenly. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until hot and the cheese is melted. Feel free to top with tomatoes, pickles, olives or whatever else you like. Serve hot.

Notes

Tuna Melt

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