sandwich essentials: yummy croissant tuna toasties

How To Make sandwich essentials: yummy croissant tuna toasties

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Chef’s Note: These toasties are traditionally served warm; however, they are great wrapped up, and served cold for lunch.
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  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the upper position, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Cut the croissants in half (lengthwise), and brush 1 tablespoon of the butter on the cut sides.
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  Place a skillet over medium heat, and toast the croissants until the cut sides are a golden brown, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Remove the croissants, from the pan, and add the bacon.
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  Slow cook until crisp, then drain on paper towels, and reserve.
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  Add the onions to the pan with the bacon grease.
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  Stir until softened, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  Add the celery, and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
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  Add the tuna to the skillet.
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  Break up, and combine with the onions and butter, about 60 seconds.
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  Remove the skillet from the heat.
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  Whisk together the relish, hot sauce, salt, white pepper, mayonnaise, and brown mustard.
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  Add to the pan, and combine with the onions, and tuna.
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  Divide between the two croissants, and add the grated cheese on top.
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  Place in the preheated oven, and bake until the cheese is nice and melty, about 2 – 3 minutes.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Add the reserved bacon, and serve while still nice and warm, with some chips or fries. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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