Bumstead’s

Did you grow up with these? I did not, but my husband gets REALLY excited about them. They are not on our menu very often, but on a crazy night that everyone is eating at different times, they are a life saver. I have tried to “improve” them by using real cheese and better buns, not worth it! The family just complains. So, if this is your first time making them, use real cheddar cheese, and a nice roll. Your family will never know the difference, and you will feel better. I serve this with potato chips or fries, I tried a salad and vegetable once, but again they complained.  Tomorrow we will eat healthier, and they can go back to complaining about that.  Happy cooking!

Bumstead Sandwiches

2 cans tuna, drained (4-5 oz. each can) Use the kind you like- I used albacore in water

2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 ribs of celery, chopped fine

3 Tble onion, chopped fine

1/4 cup diced Velveeta (yes, that shelf stable ultra processed cheese food!)

6 Burger buns (the cheap ones are the ones they like!)

1.) Drain the tuna and place in a bowl. Mix in the mayo, eggs, celery, onion, and Velveeta. You can add in a little black pepper if you wish.

2.) Preheat oven to 350*. Fill each bun with the mixture and wrap each one in foil. Place the finished sandwich in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. You want the cheese to melt. If you have people eating at different times, you can leave the others in the oven with it off. They will stay warm for an hour or so. You can also reheat the sandwich in the microwave–take OFF the foil, place the sandwich on a plate and cover with waxed paper. Microwave it for 30 seconds or so, and eat.

Any extra sandwiches should be kept in the fridge, just heat as needed. One recipe makes 6 servings. Feel free to adjust the celery and onion to your tastes.

Remember, you can have a healthy dinner tomorrow.

To make hard-boiled eggs: bring a pot of water to a boil. You want the eggs to be under the water, so use a pot that will fit that many eggs. When I start the water, I bring out the eggs and keep them on the counter. When the water starts boiling, carefully place the eggs into the water with a slotted spoon. Let them boil for 12 minutes. When ready, use the slotted spoon to remove the eggs, and place them in a bowl of cold water. This will stop the cooking process.Once the eggs are cool, they are easy to peel and chop. I usually make a few extra for a snack or lunches the next day. Any extras get stored in the fridge! It just makes me feel better to add that– I have no doubt you know to store them there 🙂