08 July 2009

Tuna Melts!

This is one of the recipes that I got from my cooking class during Winter semester.  We've made it several times, and it proves to be a very simple and delicious recipe.  Great for kids!


Tuna Melt Sandwiches

•1 (6 oz) can tuna, drained

•1/4 cup mayonnaise [we use miracle whip]

•1 hard cooked egg, diced*

•2 oz cheddar cheese, in 1/4" cubes [we've used significantly more than this on some occasions, just as good! also, we use shredded and it works fine]

•1/4 cup sweet pickle relish [we use dill]

•12 slices of bread [or as many as it takes you to use the filling up]


Combine filling ingredients.  Mix well. Spread between two slices of bread, buttering outsides of bread.  Cook in a sandwich maker or electric skillet, turning, until both sides are golden brown and cheese is melted [we just use a frying pan with a lid].


*You can prepare the boiled egg however you usually do, or use the way from my cooking class:  place room temperature egg in a pan with cold water.  Bring water to boil, remove from heat, cover tightly, and allow to remain in water for 20 minutes.

1 comment:

Mom said...

I remember making these as a kid. I learned how to make them in a 4-H cooking class. We put them on buns with the cheese slice on top and broiled them in the oven. I loved them. We also love toasted tuna sandwiches, but don't remember adding the egg. Thanks.