GARLIC BREAD TUNA MELTS

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There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic, cheese and tomatoes. -Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 French rolls or hoagie buns, split
2 cans (one 12 ounces, one 5 ounces) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1-1/4 teaspoons dill weed, divided
8 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices tomato

Steps:

Preheat broiler. In a microwave, melt butter with garlic. Place rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up; brush with butter mixture. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes., In a small bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon dill. Layer roll bottoms with tuna mixture and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Top with tomato; sprinkle with remaining dill. Replace tops; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 49g protein.