Tuna Melt with Egg

Tuna Melt with Egg

I got this recipe when I was working at a restaurant, when I was a teenager, that is no longer in business. I like the tuna salad in it because it is a little different then most. And this sandwich is just a little different then most. I serve this with small relish tray of olives, pickles or cucumbers, green onions, pickled beets, pickled okra, and sliced tomatoes. Plus a salad of some sort, like a corn salad or pasta salad.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
6 tuna melts
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans water-packed tuna, drained
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • 8 large ripe olives, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (such as Grey Poupon®)
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 12 slices sourdough bread, or more to taste
  • 12 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

Step 1
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, carrots, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and mustard in a bowl; mix until well combined.

Step 3
Brush melted butter on one side of each bread slice. Top an unbuttered side with a slice of cheese, some tuna salad, another slice of cheese, and another slice of bread, buttered side facing up. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Transfer sandwiches to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4
Broil in the preheated oven until bread is toasted and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Once in a while I'll use wheat pita instead of sourdough bread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

778
Calories
56g
Fat
34g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 778
% Daily Value *
Total Fat56g 72%
Saturated Fat20g 102%
Cholesterol170mg 57%
Sodium840mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate34g 12%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars3g
Protein35g
Vitamin C1mg 7%
Calcium500mg 38%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium277mg 6%

*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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