King's Hawaiian Tuna Melt Supreme
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@Quinnn
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My personalized version of the old standard tuna melt. One of my favorite lunches with a cup of nice, hot soup.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
As far as tuna melts go, this one is pretty amazing. It may be a bit messy, but it's very tasty. The base of the sandwich is sweet Hawaiian bread cut into thick slices and buttered. We liked the tuna salad itself - it has many textures and flavors. When it cooks, the melted cheese holds everything in. This seems very fancy, almost restaurant quality... no one has to know how easy it is. Just make sure to have napkins handy.
Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
2-4
Prep:
10 Min
Cook:
10 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
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1round loaf King's Hawaiian bread, sliced to desired thickness
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8 slicedeli American or cheddar cheese
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1 largetomato, sliced
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·butter
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TUNA SALAD
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2 can(s)tuna, drained (6 oz each)
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1 smallstalk celery, chopped
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1/2 smallonion, chopped
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1/2 cmayonnaise or salad dressing, your choice
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1 tspfresh lemon juice, optional
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/4 tspblack pepper
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1/2 tspdill weed
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1/4 cfinely grated carrot, optional
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1 Tbspfinely chopped green pepper, optional
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·sometimes I add a little crushed pineapple too (a few spoonfuls) if I have any on hand. Blends beautifully with the bread. Just decrease the mayo by a few spoonfuls. If using, omit fresh lemon juice.
How to Make King's Hawaiian Tuna Melt Supreme
- Place all of the tuna salad ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Mix and set aside. (Can be made up ahead for flavors to blend.)
- Slice round loaf of King's Hawaiian Bread to desired thickness. (Enough filling to make 2 large sandwiches or 4 small.)
- Assemble the sandwich. Layer as follows: Take one piece of bread and place a slice of cheese on top.
- Next, the sliced tomato.
- Then the tuna salad.
- Top the tuna with another slice of cheese.
- Then top with the second slice of bread. Butter both sides of bread generously.
- Place in a skillet on medium heat.
- Grill (fry) until golden brown.
- Serve with sweet potato fries or chips and pickle slices.
- (Use any leftover sliced, round sweet Hawaiian bread to make the best french toast you've ever had the next morning!)
About King's Hawaiian Tuna Melt Supreme
Main Ingredient: Fish
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Collection: Comfort Classics
