A Tuna Melt Twist

All Hallows’ EveThe pumpkin grinned from ear to ear, “The moon is bright, the sky is clear. This is the night we’ve waited for when elves come knocking on the door. When witches ride their broomsticks high and ghosts and goblins fill the sky. Then Jack and Jill, with the fairy queen, will dance and sing: it’s Halloween.”

by Constance B. Osborne

LOOKING FOR AN EASY MEAL FOR ALL HALLOWS EVE? HOW ABOUT

CORNBREAD TUNA MELT

Cook's Notes:  A good, warm, toasty, cheesy tuna melt ranks high on my list of favorite sandwiches. There’s just something so idyllic and comforting about a creamy tuna mixture stuffed between two slices of whole wheat bread. But when I saw a cheesy tuna melt layered on a cornbread slice in Taste of Home magazine this seemed like a winning combo to try. This sandwich is perfect for busy weeknight suppers. The cornbread can be baked the day before. I used a box of Famous Dave's cornbread (my favorite) and made it in a pie pan. The tuna salad can also be made the day before for easier preparation. Chips, avocado, and tomato slices were tasty sides to the sandwich. 

Cornbread 

Use a packaged mix following the directions on the box. 

Tuna Salad

• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip or lite mayonnaise (use enough to moisten the salad)
• 1/3-1/2 cup diced sweet onion
• 3/4 cup celery, diced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, diced
• 1 teaspoon each of dried parsley and chives
• 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish (drained on a paper towel) 
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 packages (pouches) of Starkist Albacore White Tuna (each 6.4) or one large pouch
  

• Cheddar cheese slices 
• Tomato and avocado slices

    Directions: 

• Mix salad dressing or mayonnaise, flaked tuna, herbs, mustard, lemon juice, celery, eggs, and onions.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Take out of refrig 20 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to broil, Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
• For each sandwich, you will need a slice of cornbread. Top with tuna mixture and cheese slice. Broil until the cheese melts.  

Similar recipe but rethinking the recipe as an appetizer

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