So this is basically a tuna melt, sort of.
The recipe has all the main components of a tuna melt, but there are some additions that make it unique.
The olives provide some very interesting flavor. They add a bit of saltiness, and a little bit of texture.
The bell peppers give the needed crunch. Usually tuna salad has celery, I think the bell pepper gives a nice alternative to provide that crunch.
The eggs I think could be removed and it would still taste okay. I don’t care for hard boiled eggs, so I think that’s the main reason I would omit them!
I used brioche top cut hot dog buns. I think this was the right call!
The cheese melts beautifully and since it is cubed, you get little pockets of cheese throughout the sandwich. The bread gets just a little toasty.
Really a good sandwich. They would be a great lunch or a light dinner!
CHEESE TUNA SURPRISE
¼ Pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese
7 Ounces Flaked Tuna
2 Tablespoons Chopped Onion
2 Tablespoons Chopped Pickles
3 Hard Cooked Eggs, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Diced Bell Pepper
2 Tablespoons Stuffed Olives, Chopped
½ Cup Mayonnaise
6 Hot Dog Buns
Combine cheese (cubed), tuna, onion, pickles, eggs, bell pepper, olives and mayonnaise. Spread on buns. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet. Heat in a 250 degree oven for 30 minutes.
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