Big Lou's Spicy Tuna Melt

Ingredients

• 1 can canned tuna in water
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon butter(optional)
• to taste black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the broiler on high and line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the drained tuna with hot sauce and a pinch of black pepper; mix well.

3. 3

   Spread butter on one side of each bread slice, place the buttered side down on the prepared sheet, and top each with the tuna mixture.

4. 4

   Lay a slice of cheddar cheese over the tuna on each piece of bread.

5. 5

   Broil for 3‑4 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Remove, let cool briefly, and serve.