An elevated gourmet tuna melt
We're putting a modern spin on a classic dish.
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Ingredients
2 cans (each 160 g)
gourmet tuna, packed in olive oil
1/4 cup
mayonnaise
2 ribs
celery, finely chopped
1 clove
garlic, minced
3 tbsp
sliced chives, divided
2 tbsp
chopped dill
1 tsp
Dijon mustard
2 tsp
hot pepper sauce
1
zested lemon
1 cup
finely shredded aged cheddar
4 slices
dark rye, toasted
1 1/2 cups
lightly packed orange cheddar, finely chopped
Pinch of
salt
Pinch of
pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F. Line 1 large baking sheet (or 2 small) with parchment paper.
In bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, garlic, 2 tbsp sliced chives, dill, Dijon, hot pepper sauce,
lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
Divide tuna mixture onto toast slices and arrange onto prepared baking sheets, leaving lots of space
between. Top each slice with cheddar. Sprinkle small border of cheese around edges of each toast.
Bake at until cheese on edges is crisped and lacy, about 10 minutes. Let stand on pan for 5 minutes
before serving. Top with extra sliced chives.
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