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Sharp Cheddar Tuna Melt on a plate
Andre Lewis

Sharp Cheddar Tuna Melt

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 cans 5 oz each tuna in water, drained well
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 celery rib finely diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened

Method
 

  1. Flake drained tuna; fold with mayonnaise, celery, pickles, Dijon, and pepper.
  2. Top each of 4 bread slices with 1 cheddar slice, one-quarter tuna mixture, and a second cheddar slice.
  3. Close with remaining bread; butter exteriors.
  4. Heat a covered skillet over medium-low heat. Cook melts 3 to 4 minutes on first side.
  5. Turn; cover 2 minutes to heat centers to 165°F. Uncover; cook 1 to 2 minutes until second side crisps.
  6. Rest 1 minute before halving.