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Melt: Twisted Tuna Melt

Source of Recipe

Spice Advice


Recipe Introduction

Twisted Tuna Melt Dill is the "twist" in this classic toasted tuna and cheese sandwich!

List of Ingredients

1 can (9 ounces) chunk tuna, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup butter OR margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel
8 slices sandwich bread
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded



Recipe

Mix tuna, mayonnaise, relish, salt and celery in a medium bowl; set aside.

Combine butter, dill and lemon peel; beat until smooth.

Assemble 4 sandwiches by placing 1/4 of the tuna mixture on each of 4 slices of bread. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread slices. Spread 1 tablespoon seasoned butter on outer side of each sandwich.

Heat large skillet or griddle. Brown sandwiches on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve hot.

VARIATION: 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes plus 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves can be substituted for the dill weed and dried lemon pepper.

YIELD: 4 Sandwiches

Nutrition information per serving (1 sandwich): calories 570; total fat 39 g; saturated fat 18 g; cholesterol 84 mg; sodium 1518 mg; total carbohydrate 34 g; dietary fiber 0 g; protein 25 g