Mary Pat's Tuna Melt

Mary Pat's Tuna Melt

This sandwich gets a crunchy finish with chips embedded into the bread. I use very special potato chips that were sent to me from Pennsylvania by my dear friend, MP. But if you can’t find Utz®, your favorite chip will work just fine. Serve with more chips and pickles.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
24 mins
Yield:
2 tuna melts
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 ounce) can olive-oil packed tuna, undrained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dill pickle, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 4 slices rustic whole-grain bread
  • 4 slices Irish Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, divided
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips (such as Utz®)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided

Directions

Step 1
Mix tuna, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Stir in pickle and red onion. Spread tuna mixture on 2 slices of bread. Top each with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese.

Step 2
Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of the remaining 2 slices of bread. Place on top of the Cheddar cheese.

Step 3
Place crushed chips in a shallow bowl. Spread top side of each tuna melt with 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise and press into the chips. Repeat on other side.

Step 4
Heat a dry grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast tuna melts until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Cook’s Note:

Use a panini press instead of a grill pan to toast the tuna melts if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1042
Calories
77g
Fat
47g
Carbs
44g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1042
% Daily Value *
Total Fat77g 98%
Saturated Fat24g 121%
Cholesterol107mg 36%
Sodium1807mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate47g 17%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars6g
Protein44g
Vitamin C8mg 42%
Calcium482mg 37%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium1084mg 23%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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