TWISTED TUNA MELT

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Dill is the "twist" in this classic toasted tuna and cheese sandwich! The nice thing about this recipe is 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes plus 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves can be substituted for the dill weed and dried lemon pepper.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 ounce) can 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 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon dried lemon peel
8 slices sandwich bread
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 79.7, Sodium 1510.5, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 24

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