Burgers and Sandwiches

Tuna Avocado Melt

In a small bowl, flake the drained tuna and combine it with the mayo, the onion and the jalapeno. Set the mixture aside.

Top 2 slices of the multi-grain bread evenly with half of the cheddar cheese and then the avocado. Spoon half of the tuna mixture over each piece of bread. Put the rest of the cheese on top of the tuna on each bread slice and put the other slices of bread on top of that.

Use a butter knife to spread some of the softened butter on top of each sandwich and place the sandwiches, butter side down, in a large non-stick skillet or on a non-stick griddle preheated to medium heat.

Spread butter on top of the other side of the sandwich (you can put the butter on both sides before you put the sandwiches in the skillet, but this will keep them from making a mess and smearing butter everywhere).

Cook the sandwiches until they are golden brown on the bottom. This should take about 2 minutes. Turn them over and cook until the other side is golden and the cheddar cheese has melted. Be careful not to burn them. Butter burns easily on too high heat. Reduce it a little if you need to.

The tuna avocado melts are easier to eat if you cut them in half before serving. Cutting them diagonally makes them more attractive.

This sandwich goes well served with corn tortilla chips and salsa.