Apple Cheddar And Tuna Melt Food

APPLE, CHEDDAR AND TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Drain tuna and place in a medium-size bowl. Add mayonaise, lemon juice, celery and red onion.
• Peel the Granny Smith apple, core and dice. Add to the tuna mixture.
• Add freshly ground pepper to taste and gently combine mixture well.
• Slice six slices from the bread loaf, about 1/2-inch thick. Cover the slices with the tuna mixture and top with the grated cheese.
• Place slices on a cookie sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes. The cheese should be bubbly and the tuna mixture warmed through.
• Serve immediately.

TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
• Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
• In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

HOT TUNA CHEDDAR MELT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine tuna, cheese, eggs, veggies and mayonnaise.
• Spread about 1/3 cup onto each bun.
• Wrap each sandwich in waxed paper; microwave on high for 30-45 seconds each, or until cheese has melted or do them open-faced under broiler on a cookie sheet.

APPLE-AND-CHEDDAR FRITTATA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack set in top third. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, and half the cheese; season with salt and pepper. In a medium cast-iron or nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium. Add egg mixture; while it cooks, 1 to 2 minutes until edge is set, arrange apples on top in a circular pattern, starting from the outside edge, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Transfer skillet to oven. Bake until frittata is set in the center and cheese is browned, about 20 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, release frittata onto a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Cut into wedges, and serve.

APPLE-CURRY TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in the tuna until well coated. , Spread 1/4 cup on each slice of toast; sprinkle with walnuts. Top with a slice of cheese. Broil 5 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.