Hot Tuna Sandwich
- Author: A Pinch of Joy by Charlene Vance
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 8
- Category: Sandwich
- 2 5 ounce cans OR 2 4 ounce packets of tuna, drained and flaked
- 3 hardboiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, large shreds or cubed
- 1 small onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 rib celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons olives, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons green pepper, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, to moisten mixture. Add 1 – 2 more tablespoons if needed.
- 8 hamburger buns OR 12 hotdog buns
- Mix all ingredients together, using 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to start. If mixture seems dry, add mayo 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture clings together and seems moist. Cover and chill mixture until needed.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Split buns and fill with tuna mixture.
- Wrap each filled bun in aluminum foil and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Cheese will be melted and buns slightly crisp on top.
- Serve hot.