Apple Cheddar And Tuna Melt Recipes

APPLE, CHEDDAR AND TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Drain tuna and place in a medium-size bowl. Add mayonaise, lemon juice, celery and red onion.
• Peel the Granny Smith apple, core and dice. Add to the tuna mixture.
• Add freshly ground pepper to taste and gently combine mixture well.
• Slice six slices from the bread loaf, about 1/2-inch thick. Cover the slices with the tuna mixture and top with the grated cheese.
• Place slices on a cookie sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes. The cheese should be bubbly and the tuna mixture warmed through.
• Serve immediately.

TUNA MELT MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta to less than al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and drizzle with a touch of oil to keep the pasta loose.
• In a large bowl, flake the tuna and add the herbs (reserving a tablespoon or 2 for breadcrumbs), onions, mustard, celery, lemon juice, EVOO and some salt and pepper. Add the pasta and combine well. Transfer to a baking dish or large casserole dish.
• In a medium saucepot, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute. Then whisk in the milk and season with salt and pepper, thicken to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the Cheddar in a figure-eight motion. Pour the sauce evenly over the pasta and tuna. Gently combine with a spoon to settle the sauce. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
• Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small pan and add the breadcrumbs and reserved herbs, toss to evenly distribute the butter, remove from heat and transfer to airtight container.
• To prepare, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bring the casserole to room temperature. Top the casserole with breadcrumbs and Parm cheese. Bake until golden and hot through.

APPLE-CURRY TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in the tuna until well coated. , Spread 1/4 cup on each slice of toast; sprinkle with walnuts. Top with a slice of cheese. Broil 5 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.

TUNA AND PASTA CHEDDAR MELT

Steps:

• Heat broth and water to a boil in skillet. Add pasta and cook until just tender, stirring often. Do not drain.
• Stir in soup, milk and tuna. Top with cheese. Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top. Heat through.

APPLE-CURRY-TUNA MELT

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, add the first 7 ingredients; stir to combine.
• Spread 1/4 cup of the mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
• Sprinkle evenly with walnuts.
• Top with a slice of cheese.
• Place tuna melts on a baking sheet.
• Broil 5 inches away from the heat until the cheese is melted.

APPLE-CHEESE MELTS

Steps:

• Set oven control to broil. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat until golden brown; turn. Spread applesauce on bread slices. Place half of apple rings on each bread slice. Top with cheeses. Broil just until cheese begins to melt.