Best 2 Melt Your Heart Tuna Melt Recipes

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience, the Melt Your Heart Tuna Melt, a delightful symphony of flavors that will satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. This iconic sandwich is a delectable blend of succulent tuna, melted cheese, and a secret ingredient that elevates it from ordinary to extraordinary. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect tuna melt, exploring different types of tuna, the ideal cheese selection, and uncovering the magic ingredient that transforms this simple dish into a masterpiece.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA MELT

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

Use high-quality tuna. The better the tuna, the better the tuna melt will be. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine.
Flake the tuna well. This will help to ensure that the tuna is evenly distributed throughout the tuna melt.
Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a Gruyère cheese will both melt well and provide a lot of flavor.
Don't overcook the tuna melt. The tuna should be cooked just until it is heated through. Overcooking will make the tuna dry and tough.
Serve the tuna melt immediately. The tuna melt is best when it is served hot and gooey.

Conclusion:

The tuna melt is a classic sandwich that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious tuna melt that will satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give the tuna melt a try. You won't be disappointed!