Mary Pat's Tuna Melt

This sandwich gets a crunchy finish with chips embedded into the bread. I use very special potato chips that were sent to me from Pennsylvania by my dear friend, MP. But if you can't find Utz®, your favorite chip will work just fine. Serve with more chips and pickles.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 1042 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 dill pickle, chopped
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 (5 ounce) can olive-oil packed tuna, undrained
• 4 slices rustic whole-grain bread
• 4 slices Irish Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, divided
• 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips (such as Utz®)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix tuna, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Stir in pickle and red onion. Spread tuna mixture on 2 slices of bread. Top each with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese.

Step 2

Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of the remaining 2 slices of bread. Place on top of the Cheddar cheese.

Step 3

Place crushed chips in a shallow bowl. Spread top side of each tuna melt with 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise and press into the chips. Repeat on other side.

Step 4

Heat a dry grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast tuna melts until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.