Creamy Tuna Melt

Directions

1. 1
   Place broiler rack in position under broiler and turn on broiler.
2. 2
   Saute garlic,celery and onion in a small amount of oil or butter in a skillet. Cook until onion is just tender.
3. 3
   Drain tuna and add to skillet along with ricotta cheese, broccoli, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Cook long enough to warm ingredients through, perhaps 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. 4
   If you like your bagels to be a bit toasted, place them under broiler while tuna mixture is warming up.
5. 5
   Place bagel halves, split side up, in baking dish. Spread tuna mixture over top covering all and sprinkle cheese over top of mixture.
6. 6
   Broil 2 or 3 minutes, until cheese melts.
7. 7
   Serve at once.
8. 8
   Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until the cheddar melts, about 5 minutes.