Slug Pie (aka Earthworm Casserole)



Treeva and Teena with friend Tarry Ray
near Willapa Bay, Nahcotta, WA



Actually this is just a Tuna Melt, but when my nieces were young and I fixed them lunch I'd ask "What would you like, Slug Pie or Earthworm Casserole?" (I also told them they'd never really met their "true" Aunt Sherrie, that I was from the planet Zeckarahr and we'd done a "cultural exchange" many years ago ... of course that was true.)

Tuna Melt

1 can good-quality tuna, drained (preferably solid, water-pack)*

1 celery stalk, diced

Salt, Pepper and/or Seafood Seasoning

Mayonnaise

English Muffins, split, toasted and lightly buttered

Medium Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Mix Tuna, celery, seasonings and Mayonnaise. Spread on English Muffin halves and top with slices of cheese. Place on foil-lined pan under broiler (or in toaster oven set to broil) until heated through and cheese is bubbly. One can usually makes enough for 6 muffin halves.

*To make a "deluxe" Slug Pie, use canned Salmon