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Will's Favorite Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich     Print this Recipe

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"Will now lives in Australia. He still looks forward to this sandwich." (mother of four)

Serve with carrot sticks, fresh fruit, water

Preheat

Toaster oven, 325 degrees Fahrenheit

Equipment

Toaster oven, medium mixing bowl

Prep Time

5-10 minutes

Cook Time

5-7 minutes

Number of Servings

2-3, depending on ages

Instructions

  1. 1 can tuna, dark in spring water (Skipjack or Tongol if possible)

    Drain well. Put into medium size bowl. Break (mash) into little pieces with a fork.
  2. 1/3 cup organic mayonnaise or Vegenaise

  3. 1 celery stalk, washed, finely chopped

  4. 1 tsp. seasoned salt

    Stir into tuna until it is smooth.
  5. 4 slices Rudi's Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread

    Spread tuna mixture evenly on top.
  6. 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, white

    Sprinkle over tuna mixture. Cover with second slice of bread. place in toaster oven. Heat until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Options

Leave as open-faced sandwich using one slice of bread.  Replace tuna with wild salmon or finely chopped chicken or turkey. Add lettuce, minced parsley and/or sliced tomato to the sandwich.  Stir in finely chopped onion, chives, and/or dill.

Grocery List

  • Tuna, dark in spring water (Skipjack or Tongol if possible)
  • Organic mayonnaise or Vegenaise
  • Seasoned salt
  • Celery (organic, if possible)
  • Multigrain Bread, Gluten-Free, by Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery
  • White cheese of choice, shredded

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