TUNA MELT (OR SALAD) SUPREME

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Most requested quick fix lunch for the working stiffs in our home. Searched and searched for something similar (#109698 came close). Try this! Splendidly simple and surprisingly delicious. Although I always "eyeball" measurments - I think this is pretty close.

Provided by hrtsng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) can of solid albacore tuna (drained)
1/4 cup diced banana pepper, drain on paper towel prior to chopping (pepperonocini)
1/4 cup olive, chopped (green, pimento stuffed)
1/2 cup mayonnaise, enough to make a creamy,but not soupy salad,no salt needed (enough in the olives and peppers)
6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (1 ounce each slice)
6 English muffins, halves or 6 toasted bread, of choice

Steps:

  • Drain tuna well.
  • Set almost empty cans on floor and allow pets to clean.
  • Chop drained peppers and olives.
  • Mix tuna, peppers and olives with mayo.
  • Toast muffin halves/bread of choice.
  • Preheat broiler (or use your toaster oven).
  • Pile salad onto toasted bread, and top with Pepper Jack cheese.
  • Place open faced sandwiches on cookie sheet.
  • Broil until cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • (If using toaster oven, place on baking insert and use the"toaster" setting-once or twice depending on how hot your toaster/oven gets).
  • Also great without the bread- use as a dip with crackers and/or vegies (hot or cold).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.5, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 794.5, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.5, Protein 25.6

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