Mary Pat's Tuna Melt

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This sandwich gets a crunchy finish with chips embedded into the bread. I use very special potato chips that were sent to me from Pennsylvania by my dear friend, MP. But if you can't find Utz®, your favorite chip will work just fine. Serve with more chips and pickles.

Submitted by Leslie Kelly
Published on April 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 mins
Total Time:
24 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 tuna melts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 1 (5 ounce) can olive-oil packed tuna, undrained

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 dill pickle, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion

  • 4 slices rustic whole-grain bread

  • 4 slices Irish Cheddar cheese

  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, divided

  • 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips (such as Utz®)

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided

Directions

  1. Mix tuna, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Stir in pickle and red onion. Spread tuna mixture on 2 slices of bread. Top each with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese.

  2. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of the remaining 2 slices of bread. Place on top of the Cheddar cheese.

  3. Place crushed chips in a shallow bowl. Spread top side of each tuna melt with 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise and press into the chips. Repeat on other side.

  4. Heat a dry grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast tuna melts until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

Cook's Note:

Use a panini press instead of a grill pan to toast the tuna melts if preferred.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1042 Calories
77g Fat
47g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1042
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 77g 98%
Saturated Fat 24g 121%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 1807mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 44g 87%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 482mg 37%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1084mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.