Tuna Cheesies Food

CHEESY TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
• Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
• Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

TUNA CHEESIES

Steps:

• Cooking on barbecue: Mix tuna, onion, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Spread 2 Tbsp (semi-packed) tuna mixture on each bun half. Place tomato slice on each and top with ½ cheese slice trimmed to fit. Wrap in foil and place on coals. Cook until cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve immediately. Cooking in oven: Broil 5 inches from heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Serve immediately. Serves: 12 (2 bun halves per person)

TUNA CHEESE FLIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In a small bowl, combine tuna, lemon pepper seasoning, olives, mayonnaise and cheese.
• Separate dough into 10 biscuits.
• Press or roll out each to 5 inch circle.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture onto center of each circle.
• Fold dough in half over filling; press edges with a fork to seal.
• Brush both sides of each sandwich with egg.
• Press both sides in chips.
• Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• With sharp knife, make two or three 1/2-inch slits in top of each sandwich.
• Bake at 375 for 18 to 24 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• Tip: To reheat, wrap loosely in foil; heat at 350F for 10 to 15 minutes or until warm.

HOT TUNA BUNS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread about 1/3 cup on bottoms of buns; replace tops. Wrap in foil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

TUNA CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 350 degrees.
• Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat. Cook onion for a few minutes and whisk in flour. Cook for a few minutes.
• Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, whisking often. Cook for about 15 minutes or until thickened.
• Turn off heat and add salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, hot pepper flakes, 2 cups of cheddar and 1/2 cup of parmesan.
• Meanwhile cook penne or rotini noodles until cooked. Don't overcook as they cook more while baking. Rinse with cold water and return to pot.
• Add sauce and tuna to the noodles (it looks like it will be too saucy but it turns out great) and divide between 2 greased 2 liter baking dishes. Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 25 minutes. Yum yum!

CHEESY TUNA NOODLES

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place onion in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish; dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1-2 minutes longer, stirring every 30 seconds. , In a bowl, combine soup and milk; stir in tuna and cheeses. Pour over onion. Drain noodles; add to tuna mixture and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

TUNA CHEESIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Flake the tuna into a medium bowl. Mix in the mayonnaise, celery salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir in celery, onion, and yellow bell pepper.
• Butter English muffin halves, place them on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
• Spoon tuna mixture onto each muffin half and top each with a slice of cheese. Return to the oven and continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 8 minutes. Top each with a tomato slice before serving.