parmesan crusted spicy tuna melt

Name: Parmesan Crusted Spicy Tuna Melt
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can(s) tuna, albacore -- drained; 4 slice(s) bread; 1/2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded - extra sharp (cracker barrel is an excellent brand); 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1-2 small green onion, chopped; 1-2 teaspoon(s) lime or lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) pickle relish, sweet; 3 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise; 3-4 tablespoon(s) horseradish sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) onion, minced or chopped; 3 - 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 teaspoon(s) herbes de provence; 1 pinch(es) salt and pepper

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Kim Campbell

Youngstown, OH

Updated on Apr 28, 2015

A new twist on a traditional tuna melt that had my taste-buds talking to me. I wanted it spicy and so I wasn't sure if the horseradish would work but it was a success...such a nice spicy/peppery flavor added to my tuna melt. I love, love, love horseradish and the hotter the better. It's for sure to open up your breathing and give you clear sense of smell when you have a good horsey sauce. My Dad tells me stories all the time about how Grandma "Bubba Karski" --would grow horseradish to can it. It was so hot they had to wear gloves during prep time. This made for a perfect dinner tonight!

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 2 people

Ingredients

1 can tuna, albacore -- drained
4 slices bread
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded - extra sharp (cracker barrel is an excellent brand)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1-2 small green onion, chopped
1-2 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons pickle relish, sweet
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3-4 tablespoons horseradish sauce
2 tablespoons onion, minced or chopped
3 - 4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
1 pinch salt and pepper

How To Make parmesan crusted spicy tuna melt

Step 1

Mix up your tuna, pickle relish, horsey sauce, spices, onion and green onion, lime or lemon juice....taste and see if you need more salt and pepper. ---- I wanted this spicy so I added 4 tbsp of horsey at least. This is all estimate cause I made it for the first time tonight. I LOVE horseradish! It's good for you too.

Step 2

Butter your bread and then sprinkle on your Parmesan and pat it down into the butter. Assemble your sandwich with a little sharp cheddar first, then your tuna mix and then more cheddar...top with other slice of bread.
Step 3

I cooked this up in my Ninja Cooking System but it could easily be pan fried or on the griddle too. The Parmesan give this an incredible crunchy crust...so good.
Step 4

Cook 3 - 5 minutes on each side with a medium heat. If you want add a little oil to pan if you think that the butter isn't enough.
Step 5

Slice up and serve with a yummy salad or some yummy fresh veggies, salad, chips or dill pickles....just delish.
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