Golden Diner Tuna Melt

123 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced pickles, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced pickles, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking.
  3. 3In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced pickles, mustard, vinegar, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking.
  4. 4Add the drained tuna, red onion and celery; fold to combine.
  5. 5Add the drained tuna, red onion and celery; fold to combine.
  6. 6Add the drained tuna, red onion and celery; fold to combine.
  7. 7Season to taste with Tabasco and salt; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. 8Season to taste with Tabasco and salt; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  9. 9Season to taste with Tabasco and salt; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  10. 10Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  11. 11Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  12. 12Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  13. 13Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
  14. 14Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
  15. 15Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
  16. 16Add the bread to the heated griddle, buttered-side down, and divide the cheese among 4 slices of bread.
  17. 17Add the bread to the heated griddle, buttered-side down, and divide the cheese among 4 slices of bread.
  18. 18Add the bread to the heated griddle, buttered-side down, and divide the cheese among 4 slices of bread.
  19. 19Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden, about 4 minutes.
  20. 20Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden, about 4 minutes.
  21. 21Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden, about 4 minutes.
  22. 22Transfer toasts to a large cutting board.
  23. 23Transfer toasts to a large cutting board.
  24. 24Transfer toasts to a large cutting board.
  25. 25Divide the cold tuna mix among 4 slices (about ½ cup each), schmearing it to cover each piece from edge to edge.
  26. 26Divide the cold tuna mix among 4 slices (about ½ cup each), schmearing it to cover each piece from edge to edge.
  27. 27Divide the cold tuna mix among 4 slices (about ½ cup each), schmearing it to cover each piece from edge to edge.
  28. 28Add a handful of chips on top and close the sandwiches with the other slices of bread, toasted-side up.
  29. 29Add a handful of chips on top and close the sandwiches with the other slices of bread, toasted-side up.
  30. 30Add a handful of chips on top and close the sandwiches with the other slices of bread, toasted-side up.
  31. 31Using a serrated knife, cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve while the bread is warm.
  32. 32Using a serrated knife, cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve while the bread is warm.
  33. 33Using a serrated knife, cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve while the bread is warm.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup minced bread and butter pickles
  • 0.25 cup minced bread and butter pickles
  • 0.25 cup minced bread and butter pickles
  • 1.5 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 5-ounce cans yellowfin tuna packed in water, drained
  • 2 5-ounce cans yellowfin tuna packed in water, drained
  • 2 5-ounce cans yellowfin tuna packed in water, drained
  • 0.33 cup minced red onion
  • 0.33 cup minced red onion
  • 0.33 cup minced red onion
  • 0.33 cup minced celery
  • 0.33 cup minced celery
  • 0.33 cup minced celery
  • 0.5 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 0.5 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 0.5 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 1 handful salt-and-vinegar potato chips
  • 1 handful salt-and-vinegar potato chips
  • 1 handful salt-and-vinegar potato chips
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 6 slices American cheese
  • 6 slices American cheese

Equipment

medium bowlwhisklarge skillet or griddlespatulacutting boardserrated knife