Golden Diner Tuna Melt

2h 3m
Serves 1
instagram.com

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. 2Add the drained tuna, red onion and celery; fold to combine.
  3. 3Season to taste with Tabasco and salt; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
  6. 6Add the bread to the heated griddle, buttered-side down, and divide the cheese among 4 slices of bread.
  7. 7Cook until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden, about 4 minutes.
  8. 8Transfer toasts to a large cutting board.
  9. 9Divide the cold tuna mix among 4 slices (about ½ cup each), schmearing it to cover each piece from edge to edge.
  10. 10Add a handful of chips on top and close the sandwiches with the other slices of bread, toasted-side up.
  11. 11Using a serrated knife, cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve while the bread is warm.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

medium bowlwhisklarge skillet or griddlespatulacutting boardserrated knife