Tomato Tuna Melts

Name: Tomato Tuna Melts
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 x 110g tins tuna (drained); 1 x 360g jar Ballymaloe 100 Recipe Sauce; 8 slices sourdough bread or good crusty bread; 50-75 g butter (softened enough for spreading); 150 g cheddar cheese (grated)

Serves 4

Cook: 20 mins

Serves 4

2 x 110g tins tuna drained

1 x 360g jar Ballymaloe 100 Recipe Sauce

8 slices sourdough bread or good crusty bread

50-75 g butter softened enough for spreading

150 g cheddar cheese grated

Method

Step 1

Prep: Drain the tuna.

Step 2

Mix the drained tuna and Ballymaloe 100 Recipe Sauce together in a medium-sized bowl. Season to taste.

Step 3

Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread, making sure you cover the entire slice.

Step 4

Put a large non-stick frying pan on a medium-low heat. Add two slices of bread, buttered side facing down. Using a slotted spoon, scoop one-quarter of the tuna mixture on top of each slice of bread in the pan. Scatter one-quarter of the grated cheese on top of each slice, then put another slice of bread on top to make a sandwich. Butter the side facing out (the side on top). Press down on each sandwich to help them stick together.

Step 5

Cook for 3–5 minutes, until the bottom slice of bread is toasted and golden brown. Carefully flip each sandwich over and cook for 3–5 minutes more, until that side is toasted and golden brown too and the cheese has melted.

Step 6

Transfer to a chopping board and set aside (or keep warm in a low oven) while you make the remaining two sandwiches with the rest of the ingredients.

Chef's Tips

Cut each sandwich in half on an angle and serve while still warm. Pair with some lightly dressed green salad.