Tuna Melts Recipes

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HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT



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This is dedicated to all those chefs who tell you to never, ever mix fish and cheese together; and yet there they are, at the diner at 2:00 in the morning. And you know what they eat? Tuna melts. And the reason they do is because it is delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6.5 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
⅓ cup fresh mozzarella cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
2 thick slices French bread
¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place tuna into a mixing bowl and lightly break apart with a fork. Add green onion, celery, capers, chile paste, and mayonnaise. Pinch small pieces from mozzarella cheese into the tuna salad and stir to mix. Season with salt and black pepper; refrigerate tuna salad until needed.
  • Heat oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread butter generously on both sides of French bread slices.
  • Broil buttered bread until golden brown on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip bread slices and broil other side until toasted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from oven and turn bread slices over on the baking sheet so the darkest sides are on the bottom.
  • Gently spread tuna salad onto bread slices using 2 forks. Press the salad onto the bread and spread tuna all the way to the edges of the bread. Spread shredded sharp Cheddar over each sandwich. Dust tops with cayenne pepper.
  • Place sandwiches under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbling, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 918.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SIMPLE TUNA MELT



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This is a fast and delicious tuna melt that I've been making for years!

Provided by JONCLEGG

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 teaspoons chopped dill pickle
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread slices in the oven to toast while it preheats, and while you make the tuna salad.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, salt, balsamic vinegar, mustard and dill pickle until well blended. Remove bread from the oven, and pile the tuna mixture onto one slice. Sprinkle cheese over the other slice of bread.
  • Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and tuna is heated through. Place the cheese side of the sandwich on top of the tuna side. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 46.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1028 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

TUNA MELTS



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While the soup simmers, assemble tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then just pop the sandwiches in the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 mozzarella cheese slices
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread on bottom of buns; set bun tops aside. Top tuna mixture with a slice of cheese and tomato. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CLASSIC TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 large (sandwich-size) English muffins, halved
Two 12-ounce cans solid white tuna, drained
One 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Several dashes hot sauce
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices Swiss cheese
1 Roma tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.

MOZZARELLA TUNA MELTS



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While the soup simmers, Jo assembles tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. "Our daughter's home economics teacher shared the recipe for these all-American favorites," she notes. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then Jo just pops the sandwiches in the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread on bottom of buns; set bun tops aside. Top tuna mixture with a slice of cheese and tomato. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A great quick snack for hungry people in a hurry. Crisp muffins, creamy tuna salad and bubbly melted cheese on top.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • In a bowl, mix together tuna, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spread tuna mixture onto the toasted muffin halves and place them on a baking sheet. Top each half with a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

TINY TUNA MELTS



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Kids (and adults) will gobble up these savory snacks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (3 ounces) tuna, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
16 small crackers
1/4 cup shredded cheddar

Steps:

  • Stir together tuna, drained, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Heat broiler of toaster oven (or oven). On a foil-lined baking sheet, arrange crackers. Top with tuna mixture and shredded cheddar. Broil until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 14 g

SIMPLE TUNA MELTS



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This is a simple, less rich, but very tasty recipe for tuna melts. It's the only tuna melt I make and my husband is a convert from the traditional kind to mine!

Provided by momnipotent

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ small onion, minced
pepper to taste
12 slices pickled jalapeno
2 English muffins, split
4 slices Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine tuna, minced onion, and black pepper. Divide mixture onto 4 halves of English Muffins. Arrange 3 slices jalapenos on each muffin half. Top each with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 443.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A tasty change from cheese on toast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g can tuna , whatever type you've got in the cupboard
½ a bunch of spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3thick slices of granary or wholemeal bread
50g cheddar , coarsely grated
generous pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELTS



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Casting about for a way to get your family to eat more fish? These simple open-faced sandwiches are rich in healthy omega-3 oils and flavor! "I've enjoyed this recipe for 20 years and usually serve it for Sunday lunch." Alice Strapp-Meister - New Ross, NS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in tuna. Spread over each bun half; top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with cheese. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TASTY TUNA MELTS



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Thanks to a dash of mustard, salsa and hot sauce, these warm tuna sandwiches are full of zip! "Slices of tomato and cheese round them out," says Shannon Phipps of Houston, Texas. "Sometimes I stir chopped pickle and hard-cooked eggs into the tuna mix for additional flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon salsa
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
6 process American cheese slices
6 thin tomato slices
6 bread slices
2 to 4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Place one cheese slice, two tomato slices and 1/3 cup tuna mixture on three slices of bread; top with remaining cheese slices and bread. In a large skillet or griddle, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Toast sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides, adding butter if necessary.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA MELTS



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Delicious melted cheesy tuna sandwiches.

Provided by P. Kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 small sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweet onion, drained tuna, mozzarella, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread tuna mixture on slices of French bread to form a sandwich. Place sandwiches on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 716.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

TUNA EGG SALAD MELTS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 13

Two 5-ounce cans albacore tuna, drained well
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeños
3 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 slices sourdough bread
2 vine tomatoes, sliced
4 slices pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler to high and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Add the tuna, chopped eggs, celery, dill pickles, pickled jalapeños and scallions to a mixing bowl. Mix to incorporate and to break up any large chunks of tuna. Set aside.
  • Add the mayonnaise, mustard and smoked paprika to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the tuna mixture and use a rubber spatula to mix until evenly combined. Season to taste.
  • Arrange the bread on the foil-lined baking sheet. Divide the tuna mixture evenly among the slices of bread. Top the tuna with a few slices of tomato. Sprinkle the tomato with salt and pepper. Top the tomatoes with the pepper jack cheese.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the broiler and broil until the cheese is bubbling and melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board, then slice in half and serve immediately.

TUNA MELT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional)
1 recipe Tuna Salad, recipe follows
1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese
Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
  • Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
  • In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

BEST TUNA MELTS EVER



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This tuna melt recipe is made from my tuna salad recipe. It is lower in fat and absolutely delicious. The key is to toast the bread first! (And the spices help). It is my own creation, and I do not usually use a recipe - I am sharing this with you now, in hopes that you'll love it as much as my friends & I do! YUM! NOTE: You can use premium tuna or not - I usually use the cheaper stuff for the tuna melts & save the Albacore for the pasta salads.

Provided by Stars-in-her-eyes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can canned tuna
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 dill pickle, diced
1/4 small onion, finely diced
salt & pepper
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 small tomatoes, finely sliced
1/4 cup grated cheese, of your choice
2 slices bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayo, mustard, salt, pepper & spice. Mix with a fork.
  • Finely dice the onion & dill pickle, and add to the bowl.
  • Add the tuna, well drained, to the mixture.
  • With a fork, mix well, ensuring the tuna is saturated with mayo & mustard, and the pickles & onion are evenly distributed. Adjust spice as necessary.
  • Slice the tomato into very thin slices, removing seeds. Place slices on a paper towel to absorb moisture (you don't want soggy bread).
  • Toast bread, slightly lighter than you prefer.
  • Divide tuna salad mixture in half, and scoop on top of the toast. Spread the mixture evenly.
  • Place tomato slices on top of tuna mixture.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on to toast.
  • Place toast onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 5 - 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 50, Sodium 1221.5, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25.7

ORIGINAL TUNA MELTS



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Long before Tuna Melts, in their many variations, became standard on every menu, my mother discovered this 1950's recipe. We grew up having these kid-friendly rolls on Friday nights when, as Catholics, we were forbidden meat. Served in corn-on-the-cob dishes with a side of french fries and a salad, Mom was out of the kitchen in under 45 minutes and we kids were in hog heaven!

Provided by davianng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 hot dog buns
24 ounces solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1/4 cup pickle, chopped (you can use dill or sweet, your preference)
2 tablespoons onions, finely minced
8 ounces cheese, diced (you can use Velveeta or sharp cheddar, your preference)
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Drain and flake tuna in a medium bowl.
  • Add pickles, onion and cheese and mix well.
  • Add mayonnaise and mix well.
  • Fill hot dog rolls and wrap each in tin foil, twisting both ends to close.
  • Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve in corn-on-the-cob dishes with french fries and a salad.
  • These can also be cooked on a grill, making them suitable for camping.

SNAPPY TUNA MELTS



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I lightened up a tuna melt by switching mayo to creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Kids and adults both go for this quick meal hero. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (11 ounces) light tuna in water
1 hard-boiled large egg, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard, optional
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 slices tomato
8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix tuna, egg, vinaigrette and, if desired, mustard. Place buns on an ungreased baking sheet, cut side up. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown., Spread tuna mixture over buns; top with tomato and cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EMERIL'S KICKED-UP TUNA MELTS



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Little ones will have fun measuring and mixing ingredients for the tuna melts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled between your fingers
4 slices crusty bread
8 thin slices tomato
4 slices provolone

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread a little mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices tomato and 1 slice cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Fiber 1 g

TUNA MELT



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Legend has it that the tuna melt was accidentally invented in the 1960s at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Charleston, S.C., when the cook didn't notice that a bowl of tuna salad had tipped over onto a grilled cheese. We may never know if this story is true, but there's no doubt that the tuna melt has become a classic American diner food. This recipe adds chopped cornichons and whole-grain mustard for a satisfying crunch and vinegary element. Extra-sharp Cheddar is a must, and as with grilled cheese, the key to achieving perfectly melted cheese and golden bread is to toast the sandwich over medium-low heat. If you prefer an open-face tuna melt, skip the top piece of bread and place the sandwich on a sheet pan under the broiler until the cheese melts.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (6-ounce) cans solid, water-packed tuna, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons or small kosher dill pickles
3 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 packed tablespoon minced fresh dill (optional)
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 slices rye or sourdough bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
8 sandwich slices extra-sharp Cheddar (or 6 ounces shredded)
4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Place the tuna in a medium bowl and flake with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, cornichons, red onion, lemon juice, dill (if using), mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Depending on the size of your bread, spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup tuna salad on each of four slices of bread, heaping it in the middle slightly. Divide the cheese among the sandwiches, tearing and arranging the cheese to fit neatly. Place a piece of bread on top of each and generously spread the top piece of each sandwich with about 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-low. Place two sandwiches, buttered-side down, in the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom pieces of bread are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, spread the top of the each sandwich with another 1/2 tablespoon butter. Carefully flip the sandwiches, turn the heat to low, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, until the bottoms are browned and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining two sandwiches and serve immediately.

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TUNA MELTS RECIPE | MYRECIPES
Add tuna; stir gently. Step 3. Hollow out top and bottom halves of bread, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell; reserve torn bread for another use. Place bread, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 1 minute or until toasted. Step 4. Spoon tuna mixture evenly into bread shells; top each with 2 tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese. Broil 2 minutes or ...
From myrecipes.com


TUNA MELTS - VALERIE BERTINELLI
1. Place the tuna, celery, egg, mayonnaise, capers, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir gently to blend, breaking the tuna into smaller pieces. 2. Place the bread slices on a flat work surface; top each of 4 slices with 1 cheese slice. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the tuna mixture over the cheese on each, and top ...
From valeriebertinelli.com


BAREFOOT CONTESSA | ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS | RECIPES
Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts ...
From barefootcontessa.com


TUNA MELT - TASTES BETTER FROM SCRATCH
2022-05-09 Open Face: Leave out the top layer of bread and broil in the oven as an open-face tuna melt. Air Fryer Tuna Melt: Air fry at 370 for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted. Tuna Melt Wrap: Add tuna mixture and cheese to a tortilla and fold like a burrito. Cook on a skillet over medium heat until toasted on all sides and the cheese ...
From tastesbetterfromscratch.com


THE ULTIMATE TUNA MELT - CAMERON'S SEAFOOD
2022-06-21 The Ultimate Tuna Salad. Place the mayo, celery, onion, pickles, pickle juice, capers, Dijon, and parsley in a medium-large bowl, and whisk until blended. Add the flaked tuna steak to the bowl and gently stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to assemble the sandwiches (can be refrigerated for 2 days).
From cameronsseafood.com


TUNA MELTS - THE PIONEER WOMAN
2011-06-02 Directions. Combine tuna with onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, eggs, and gerkins. Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon, and pickle juice. Add salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed; be sure not to undersalt. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place English muffin halves on a large cookie sheet.
From thepioneerwoman.com


DELICIOUS TUNA MELT {PLUS 5 VARIATIONS} - SPEND WITH PENNIES
2019-04-17 Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine tuna salad ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Place the English muffin halves on a baking sheet and broil 2-3 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove from the oven. Divide the tuna mixture over the English muffins. Top with tomato slices and cheddar cheese.
From spendwithpennies.com


THE BEST TUNA MELT RECIPE - THE SEASONED MOM
2022-06-16 Prepare tuna salad by stirring together tuna, celery, mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Arrange bread or English muffins on a rimmed baking sheet. Place about 6-inches from the broiler and toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
From theseasonedmom.com


BISCUIT TUNA MELTS - SPICY SOUTHERN KITCHEN
2022-02-27 Mix together the first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a rimmed baking sheet. Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits and roll or press each one into a 5-inch round. Place 4 on the baking sheet. Top each one with a mound of tuna salad. Place a slice of cheese on top of each tuna mound.
From spicysouthernkitchen.com


ENGLISH MUFFIN TUNA MELTS - BOWL OF DELICIOUS
2022-01-21 Place the halved English muffins cut-side-up on top. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Put the English muffins in the oven while it preheats, to toast them up a bit. Meanwhile, mix the tuna salad. In a medium bowl, mix canned tuna (flake apart with a fork first), diced celery, green onion, sweet relish (1 tablespoon), mayonnaise (½ cup), and salt ...
From bowlofdelicious.com


CLASSIC TUNA MELT - THE COUNTRY COOK
2022-03-28 Mix mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery and green onion with the tuna. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat. Spread butter on one slice of bread. Place this piece of bread, butter side down, into the skillet. Add about ½ cup of the tuna mixture and spread it to the edges of the bread.
From thecountrycook.net


CLASSIC TUNA MELT | SOUTHERN LIVING
Step 1. Stir together everything in a bowl, mixing it well, leaving the mayonnaise for last. Add mayonnaise a spoonful at a time, just enough to bind everything together. The salad should hold its shape on a spoon. (You can make the tuna salad up …
From southernliving.com


THE ULTIMATE TUNA MELT RECIPE
2022-02-28 A little fine tuning and one secret ingredient —fried capers—sets this tuna melt apart from others. Make sure to keep the tuna melt under the broiler long enough for the cheese to get slightly browned and crispy on top. For the cheese, cheddar is a classic choice, Manchego, or a blend of Manchego and Cheddar, is also delicious, as is Swiss ...
From thespruceeats.com


EASY TUNA MELT - SIMPLY DELICIOUS
2022-02-17 Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Place slices of bread on a sheetpan then toast under a hot grill/broiler. Flip over then top half the slices with tuna filling, cheese and sliced tomatoes. Place back in the oven and allow the cheese to melt. Remove from the oven, sandwich with the remaining slices of bread and serve.
From simply-delicious-food.com


OVEN BAKED TUNA MELTS | MY BLISSFUL MESS
2020-04-05 Instructions. Preheat oven to 425° F. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayo, celery, onion, mustard, salt & pepper. Mix to combine; set aside. Spread butter over one side of each slice of bread. Lay 4 slices of bread, butter side …
From myblissfulmess.com


MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELT - THE HARVEST KITCHEN
2022-06-23 How to Make Tuna Melt Recipe. Marinate Tomatoes – Add sliced tomatoes to a small bowl. Drizzle Greek salad dressing (or your favorite Italian dressing) over the tomatoes. Make Tuna Dressing – In a small bowl, mix Mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, olive oil and lemon juice. Flake tuna in a small bowl and stir in the mayonnaise mixture and blend.
From theharvestkitchen.com


CLASSIC TUNA MELT SANDWICH - THE KITCHEN MAGPIE
2021-02-10 Instructions. Flake the tuna with a fork, then combine the tuna, mayonnaise, onion, celery, relish, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Slather two pieces of bread with mayonnaise like you would use butter, then place into a large skillet, mayonnaise side down. Place a …
From thekitchenmagpie.com


BEST CLASSIC TUNA MELTS RECIPES | THE PIONEER WOMAN - FOOD …
2019-08-22 Step 1. Preheat the broiler to high. Step 2. Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes. Step 3. Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest.
From foodnetwork.ca


TUNA MELTS | COOK'S COUNTRY
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS. We wanted bright, cheesy tuna melts that were easy to make anytime, four at a time. For the tuna salad, we found that chopped sweet bread-and-butter pickles mixed in kept it bright, crunchy, and balanced (dill slices layered in the sandwich... 4 teaspoons salt. 2 chocolate bar biscuit croissant topping. 1 jelly cotton candy.
From cookscountry.com


TUNA MELT RECIPE - BBC FOOD
Method. Tip the tuna into a bowl with the spring onion, red onion and cheddar. Use a fork to flake apart the tuna and mix everything together. Add the …
From bbc.co.uk


CLASSIC TUNA MELT SANDWICH | TABLE FOR TWO
2022-06-20 Mix mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery, green onion, and cheese with the tuna. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat. Spread butter on one slice of bread. Place this piece of bread, butter side down, into the skillet. Add about ½ cup of the tuna mixture and spread it to the edges of the bread.
From tablefortwoblog.com


OPEN-FACED TUNA MELTS: THE CLASSIC RECIPE - UNPEELED JOURNAL
2022-02-04 Preheat the broiler and place the rack about 6" from the roof of the oven. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, shallot, celery, mayo, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir until fully mixed. Taste for seasoning. It may need a touch more lemon juice to brighten it up, or a pinch more salt. Toast the bread.
From unpeeledjournal.com


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