Tuna Melts

By Nitaj3

Ingredients

• 5 ounces, weightTuna
• 1/4 cupFinely Chopped Red Onion
• 1/4 cupFinely Chopped Red Bell Pepper
• 1 wholeFresh Jalapeno, Finely Chopped
• 2 wholeHard Boiled Eggs, Chopped
• 6 wholeSweet Gerkins, Sliced
• 1/3 cupMayonnaise
• 2 TablespoonsDijon Mustard
• Splash Of Pickle Juice
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• 6 wholeEnglish Muffins Split
• 12 slicesCheese (Swiss, Provolone, Muenster)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine tuna with onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, eggs, and gerkins. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon, and pickle juice. Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed; be sure not to undersalt.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Place English muffin halves on a large cookie sheet. Place a large spoonful of tuna salad on each of the twelve English muffin halves. Use the spoon to spread/flatten. Put pan into the oven for five minutes, then briefly remove and lay a slice of cheese on each muffin. Return to oven and turn on broiler. Watch carefully to avoid burning; bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from oven and serve immediately.