Tuna Or Chicken Melt Food

CLASSIC TUNA MELT SANDWICH RECIPE

Steps:

• Flake the tuna with a fork, then combine the tuna, mayonnaise, onion, celery, relish, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
• Slather two pieces of bread with mayonnaise like you would use butter, then place into a large skillet, mayonnaise side down.
• Place a cheese slice onto the bread.
• Spread the tuna mixture over the cheese slices. Place a cheese slice on top.
• Use the mayo to "butter " the remaining two slices, then place on top, mayonnaise side up and out.
• Heat the pan to medium heat and cook until the bread is lightly browned on the bottom.
• Flip the sandwiches carefully to the other side, then cook until the other side has browned.
• Remove, slice in half and serve.

ULTIMATE TUNA MELT

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Butter each slice of bread. Putting the butter side down add the cheese on the unbuttered side. Add the tuna mixture on top. Top with tomato and additional cheese.

BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven broiler.
• In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
• Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.

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 MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine sweet onion, drained tuna, mozzarella, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
• Spread tuna mixture on slices of French bread to form a sandwich. Place sandwiches on a cookie sheet.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

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.

TUNA MELT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• In a large pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and cook for the last 5 min. Drain the pasta and noodles well and set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and then add the flour, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk and increase heat to medium-high. Continue whisking until mixture starts to boil and slightly thicken.
• Remove from heat and stir in half of the Swiss cheese and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir to melt.
• Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and broccoli along with the tuna. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish. Arrange tomato slices on top and cover with remaining cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. (You can remove the foil 5 minutes before it is done for a golden brown cheese.)

TUNA OR CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

• Brown muffins in toaster or broiler oven.
• Mix all ingredients except tomatoes and cheese.
• Top each muffin with tuna/chicken mix, cover with tomato slice and sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil 5 inches from heat until cheese melts and is a little bown.

TUNA MELT SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, green pepper, onion, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; stir in tuna.
• Spread over each bun half; top each with a tomato slice.
• Arrange sandwiches on a baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, combine the cheese and remaining mayonnaise; spoon cheese mixture over tomato.
• Bake at 400° for 11-13 minutes or until topping is nicely melted.