QUICK ITALIAN TUNA MELTS
SERVES 4
TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes
You can substitute sliced deli mozzarella for the provolone.
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8 |
(¾-inch-thick) slices Italian bread |
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3 |
(6-ounce) cans solid white tuna, drained and flaked |
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9 |
ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, patted dry, and chopped |
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½ |
cup finely chopped red onion |
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⅓ |
cup mayonnaise |
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1 |
tablespoon lemon juice |
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Salt and pepper |
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2 |
tomatoes, cored and sliced thin |
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8 |
ounces deli provolone cheese (8 slices) |
1. Position oven rack 8 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange bread on prepared baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted on both sides, about 2 minute per side. Do not turn broiler off.
2. Meanwhile, combine tuna, artichokes, onion, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread and top with tomatoes and provolone. Broil sandwiches until cheese is melted and spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Serve.