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Creamy Tuna Melts

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Lots of different kinds of cheese will work well in this easy recipe. Muenster or Gruyere would be fabulous.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 oz. can white chunk tuna, drained
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 5 English muffins, split in half and toasted
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Colby cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Heat olive oil and butter in large saucepan over medium heat and saute red bell pepper, onion, and garlic until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add tuna along with remaining ingredients except for English muffins, Colby, and Parmesan cheeses. Cook and stir for 3 minutes, until mixture is hot.

Place toasted English muffins, split side up, in 13x9" glass baking dish. Spread tuna mixture over the muffins and top with Colby and Parmesan cheeses. Broil 4-6" from heat source for 3-6 minutes, until cheese melts and bubbles.

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