Spicy Tuna Melt

Name: Spicy Tuna Melt
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and broken into pieces; 3/4 cup (5 1/2 ounces) salsa; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 1 baguette; 4 1/2 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Recipe photo courtesy of John Kernick

This piquant open-face sandwich gets its kick from best-quality jarred salsa.

Source: Everyday Food, September 2011

Servings

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and broken into pieces
3/4 cup (5 1/2 ounces) salsa
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 baguette
4 1/2 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, salsa, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Cut baguette in half lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with tuna mixture and pepper Jack cheese, and broil until cheese melts and begins to turn golden, 5 minutes. To serve, cut into pieces and sprinkle with parsley.