Tuna Melt Burger
Makes:
6 servings
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Delicious and easy, this tuna melt makes a yummy lunch or dinner. Each sandwich bakes in it's own foil package, so there's an added bonus of easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna, water packed (5 ounce)
- 2 celery (medium stalks, chopped)
- 1/2 cup American cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 whole wheat bread (slices)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Drain tuna and break the meat apart with a fork.
- Wash and chop the celery and shred the cheese.
- Mix tuna, celery, cheese, light mayonnaise, dried onion, salt, and pepper into a medium mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
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Divide tuna mixture into six portions, place one portion on six slices of whole wheat bread. Then place a single slice of bread on top of each. (you will make a total of 6 sandwiches).
- Wrap each sandwich on a square of aluminum foil, folding edges securely.
- Bake about 20 minutes or until hot in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.
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Remove from oven. Pierce foil to release steam before serving.
Notes
Learn more about:
Texas Cooperative Extension Expanded Nutrition Program
The Texas A&M University System
