Classic Tuna Melt
Albacore salad, cheddar, tomato on rye, griddled crisp.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 15m
- Serves
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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Ingredients
- Rye bread4 slices
- Canned tuna (packed in water1 lb
- Drained)1 cup
- Mayonnaise3 tbsp
- Celery1 cup
- Dill relish2 tbsp
- Cheddar cheese1 ½ cups
- Whole butter4 tbsp
Nutrition
Per serving · estimated
- Calories
- 620
- Fat
- 24g
- Carbs
- 62g
- Protein
- 39g
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Instructions
- 1
Evacuate all
Evacuate all water from the tuna to prevent structural failure.
- 2
Mix & season
Mix vigorously with mayo, finely diced celery, and relish.
- 3
Top & garnish
Spread heavily on rye bread, top with sharp cheddar.
- 4
Griddle & mark
Butter the exterior of the bread corner-to-corner and grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden and the cheese oozes outward.
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