DECADENT CARAMELIZED TUNA PATTY MELTS
My parents owned a fifties-style diner called Chubby's when I was a kid, so a patty melt was my introduction to rye bread. When I was studying for my baking degree, one of my favorite things to make was rye bread. If you don't yet appreciate the amazing flavor of caraway seed, it's one of those things that will sneak up on you and make you fall in love with it sooner or later.
Provided by Ryan Scott
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the Thousand Island dressing: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- For the universal tuna salad: Open the tuna cans and, using the back of a spoon, press as much of the liquid out as you can. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Fold in the tuna and stir until incorporated.
- For the patty melt: Stir together the tuna salad and the sauerkraut in a medium bowl, and divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Using your hands, form each portion into a ball, and squeeze out any remaining liquid.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the balls of tuna, pressing them into flat patties using a spatula. (It's okay if they run into each other.) Cook until caramelized on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently turn the patties over, and cook until the other side is caramelized. Transfer the patties to a plate, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Spread 2 slices of the bread with 1/2 teaspoon butter on each side, and put them in the skillet over medium-low heat. Top each bread slice with a Swiss cheese slice, and cook until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Spread 1 tablespoon of the dressing on each cheese slice. Top each with a warm tuna patty and 1 Swiss cheese slice. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, and butter the outside of each bread slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Cook for 1 minute; turn and cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, another 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat the process to make 2 more patty melt sandwiches. Serve the sandwiches hot with the remaining dressing.
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Vaj Jani
[email protected]These tuna patty melts are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, gooey, and delicious. I love to serve them with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans.
Hensel Ludacris
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but these tuna patty melts are really good. I love the way the caramelized onions and cheese complement the tuna.
Polash Sen
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a few cans in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can turn to when I need a quick and easy meal.
Mutoni Valentine
[email protected]These tuna patty melts are so delicious and satisfying. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
dee zuu
[email protected]I love the caramelized onions in this recipe. They add so much flavor and sweetness to the tuna patties.
sami khan
[email protected]These tuna patty melts are the perfect weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.
Naitema Jeofrey
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of Dijon mustard to the tuna mixture for extra flavor.
Humaun Rashid Arafat
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The tuna patties were dry and the onions were burnt. I would not recommend this recipe.
ROBIUL PRODHAN
[email protected]These tuna patty melts are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use canned tuna, so it's a really quick and affordable meal.
Bathandwa Marubelela
[email protected]I made these tonight and they were delicious! I used a can of tuna packed in olive oil, and I think that added a lot of flavor. I also added a bit of garlic powder to the tuna mixture. Will definitely be making these again!
Shah Noor ur Rehman
[email protected]These tuna patty melts are the perfect comfort food. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Mattie Starnes
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tuna patties, but these were really good! The caramelized onions really made a difference.
Bhojpuri king Yadav
[email protected]These were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them. I will definitely be making these again.
gingy
[email protected]These tuna patty melts are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The tuna is flaky and tender, the onions are sweet and caramelized, and the cheese is melted and gooey. I definitely recommend this recipe.
Jorge E.
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it was amazing! The tuna patties were perfectly cooked and the caramelized onions were the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Ayeza Baloch
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I'm always looking for new ways to make tuna patties, and this one definitely takes the cake. The caramelized onions add a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor that really elevates the dish. I also love the addition