Tuna Broil on English Muffins

A gourmet tuna broil served on English muffin halves is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of tuna, melted cheese, and toasted English muffins. Here’s a basic recipe to create this mouthwatering treat:

Ingredients:

For the Tuna Mixture:

• 1 can (about 5 ounces) of high-quality tuna, drained
• 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise (adjust to your preferred creaminess)
• 1-2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or shallots
• 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped pickles, capers, or fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor

For Assembling:

• English muffins, split in half and toasted
• Sliced cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite)
• Butter for toasting

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tuna Mixture:
   • In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped red onion or shallots, and chopped celery.
   • Mix well to combine, adding more mayonnaise if needed to reach your desired creamy consistency.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add optional ingredients like pickles, capers, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
2. Toast the English Muffins:
   • Split the English muffins in half and lightly toast them. You can toast them in a toaster or under the broiler in your oven.
   • Spread a little butter on the cut sides of the muffins for added flavor.
3. Assemble the Tuna Broil:
   • Place a generous scoop of the prepared tuna mixture on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin.
   • Top the tuna mixture with a slice of your preferred cheese.
4. Broil the Tuna Broil:
   • Preheat your oven’s broiler on low heat.
   • Place the assembled tuna broils on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This should only take a few minutes, so keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
5. Serve:
   • Carefully remove the tuna broils from the oven when the cheese is nicely melted.
   • Place the top half of the English muffins on each broil to complete the sandwich.
   • Serve your gourmet tuna broil hot and enjoy!

You can also serve these tuna broils with a side salad or some potato chips for a complete meal. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized to your taste preferences, and it’s perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.

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Please adjust recipe ror 2 cans of 7oz drained albacoreChatGPT

Certainly! If you’re using 2 cans of 7-ounce drained albacore tuna, you can adjust the recipe accordingly to accommodate the larger amount of tuna. Here’s the adjusted recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Tuna Mixture:

• 2 cans (7 ounces each) of high-quality albacore tuna, drained
• 4-6 tablespoons mayonnaise (adjust to your preferred creaminess)
• 2-4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2-4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or shallots
• 2-4 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: chopped pickles, capers, or fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor

For Assembling:

• English muffins, split in half and toasted
• Sliced cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite)
• Butter for toasting

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tuna Mixture:
   • In a bowl, combine the drained albacore tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped red onion or shallots, and chopped celery.
   • Mix well to combine, adding more mayonnaise if needed to reach your desired creamy consistency.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add optional ingredients like pickles, capers, or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
2. Toast the English Muffins:
   • Split the English muffins in half and lightly toast them. You can toast them in a toaster or under the broiler in your oven.
   • Spread a little butter on the cut sides of the muffins for added flavor.
3. Assemble the Tuna Broil:
   • Place a generous scoop of the prepared tuna mixture on the bottom half of each toasted English muffin.
   • Top the tuna mixture with a slice of your preferred cheese.
4. Broil the Tuna Broil:
   • Preheat your oven’s broiler on low heat.
   • Place the assembled tuna broils on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This should only take a few minutes, so keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
5. Serve:
   • Carefully remove the tuna broils from the oven when the cheese is nicely melted.
   • Place the top half of the English muffins on each broil to complete the sandwich.
   • Serve your gourmet tuna broil hot and enjoy!

With the adjusted recipe, you’ll have enough filling to make delicious tuna broils with the larger amount of albacore tuna.