RECIPE: SPICY TUNA MELT SANDWICH

A Spicy Tuna melt that will convert even the most avid of Tuna-Haters.

INGREDIENTS (for four sandwiches):

Fancy Hank’s Chilli Mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 cans tuna
1 rib of celery, finely chopped
2 dill pickles, finely chopped
1/4 red onion, , finely chopped
2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste
8 slices bread, such as sourdough
4 Tbsp. butter
1 tomato, sliced
8 slices cheddar

THE METHOD:

Preheat oven to 200°. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Drain tuna then add to mayonnaise mixture. Use a fork to break up tuna into flakes. Add celery, pickles, red onion, and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Butter one side of each bread slice. Top an unbuttered side with approximately 1/2 cup of tuna salad, 2 to 3 slices tomato, and 2 slices of cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up.

Repeat with remaining ingredients and place on a large baking sheet.

Bake until cheese is melty, 5 to 8 minutes.