Salsa Tuna Melt Calzone Food

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.

SALSA TUNA MELT CALZONE

Steps:

• Combine tuna, cheese, salsa and celery.
• Mix flour, baking powder, salt, oil and water in a bowl into a smooth dough.
• Divide into two. Shape into a ball; roll each out into about an 8-inch circle.
• Place circle on ungreased cookie sheet. Top half of circle with tuna mixture to within 1 inch of edges. Fold dough over filling; press edge with fork to seal.
• (You can leave these in the fridge for an hour or two at this point: I like to chill them at least 10 minutes. It makes the dough flakier, IMO).
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 450°F Let cool 5 minutes. Cut each half circle into three wedges.

SALSA TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Toast your bread until it is light golden brown. (If it gets too dark during this step, the edges will burn when you put it in the oven/toaster oven later.).
• Drain excess liquid from the salsa if it is very juicy. Otherwise, the tuna mixture will be too runny, and the toast will become soggy.
• While the bread is toasting, mix the tuna, mayonnaise and salsa in a small bowl.
• Spread some of the tuna mixture on each piece of toast.
• Place slices on a foil-lined pan in the toaster oven and heat until tuna mixture is warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
• Top each piece with a slice of cheese, and put back in oven until cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

TUNA CALZONES

Steps:

• Drain tuna and mix with shredded cheese.
• Add just enough mayo (approximately 2 Tbsp) to moisten.
• Place a scoop into prepared triangle-shaped pizza dough.
• Seal edges with brushed beaten egg.
• With a fork, press prongs along edges to further seal the calzone.
• If desired, brush entire calzone with beaten egg for that glossy finish.
• Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until browned.