Best 9 Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipes

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The open-faced tuna melt sandwich is a classic American comfort food that is both easy to make and incredibly delicious. With its combination of tuna, melted cheese, and creamy sauce, this sandwich is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or dinner, or a hearty snack, the open-faced tuna melt sandwich is the perfect option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a meal that is both flavorful and filling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

OPEN-FACE TUNA MELT



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Cooked under the broiler, mayonnaise souffles like magic and takes on a lighter texture with a crisp brown shell. There's no better way to top a tuna melt!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5-ounce) tin tuna, drained
2 slices sandwich bread, lightly toasted
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Dill pickle slices
Provolone cheese slices
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Evenly divide tuna between bread; season with salt and pepper. Top with a few slices of dill pickle and a slice or two of provolone.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, Dijon, and Parmesan. Spread evenly over sandwiches. Broil until cheese melts and mayo puffs slightly and browns in places, 1 to 2 minutes.

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT SANDWICH



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Classic comfort diner food, just got a make-over with this Open-Faced Tuna Melt Sandwich!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 4.5 ounce can tuna (in water) (drained)
1/4 cup carrots (minced)
1/4 cup minced celery
1 tbsp red onion (minced)
1 tbsp light mayonnaise (Hellman's Light)
1 tsp red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 slices 2% reduced fat cheddar or American cheese
2 slices tomato
oil spray (I used my Misto)

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, celery, carrots, onion, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over low heat.
  • Spray skillet with oil, and place two slices of bread on top.
  • Top bread with cheese, then tuna salad and tomato. Cook on low heat until cheese melts and bread gets toasty.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 open face sandwich, Calories 231 kcal, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Protein 28.5 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT SANDWICH



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To take a tuna melt from good to great, it has to have all the right components. In other words, plain mayo alone won't cut it. Here's how we do it: open-faced with crusty toasted bread, melty cheese, capers, cornichons, Dijon mustard, and plenty of seasoning. On a chilly fall day, nothing tastes better.

Provided by Thrive Market

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Thrive Market

Time 12m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (3 ounce) pouches white albacore tuna, drained
3 tablespoons Primal Kitchen™ Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, or more to taste
2 teaspoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon fresh or dried thyme leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 slices whole wheat or whole grain bread
6 thin slices tomato
3 large slices Gruyere, white Cheddar, or provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Set the oven to broil and move the rack to the highest position.
  • In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, capers, cornichons, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir thoroughly until combined. Leave the tuna in slightly large chunks, if possible.
  • Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices of tomato and 1 slice of cheese.
  • Broil tuna melts until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 723.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

OPEN-FACED TUNA SANDWICHES WITH ARUGULA AND SWEET-PICKLE MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely diced sweet pickles (about 2 pickles)
4 (4 to 6-ounce) albacore tuna steaks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1/4 cup
4 teaspoons herbs de Provence
4 slices sharp white Cheddar
1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta bread, halved horizontally (see Cook's Note)
2 cups arugula, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sweet pickles until smooth. For the sandwiches: Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the herbs de Provence. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of fish during the last minute of grilling. Using a pastry brush, brush the bottom half of the bread with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cut into 4 pieces, each about 4-inches long and 3-inches wide. Grill, cut side down, for 30 seconds to 1 minute until toasted and golden.
  • Spread the grilled bread with the sweet pickle mayonnaise. Place a tuna steak on top. Top with the arugula and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT



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Pita breads are spread with creamy dressing, topped with tuna, tomatoes, green onions and cheddar cheese then baked for warm and tasty sandwiches.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pita breads
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 can (5 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Spread pitas with dressing; top with remaining ingredients.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 15 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

OPEN FACE TUNA MELT SANDWICH



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These have become a quick dinner staple. They are sooo good, and comes together in minutes. You can change the type of cheese, but I've found that something with a stronger flavor that melts well, is best. The type of bread I use is called Saloio and is similar to Ciabbata (Saloio is a portuguese bread readily available at our supermarket bakery).

Provided by C. Taylor

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices saloio bread, cut about 3/4 inch thick and toasted lightly
3 (6 ounce) cans tuna in water (drained well)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (can use light, adjust amount as needed)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
salt and pepper
2 tomatoes, sliced
8 slices piquante provolone cheese (or swiss)

Steps:

  • Mix the tuna, mayo, onion, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Place enough tuna on a toasted slice of bread and spread to cover slice.
  • Top with slice of tomato (or 2 if the tomato slice is small) and then top with a slice of cheese. Place sandwich slices on a cookie sheet.
  • Placing rack not too close to the broiler (about the second one down), broil sandwiches until the cheese is golden brown.

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.

OPEN-FACE TUNA MELTS



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"Mom used to make these quick-and-easy sandwiches for us using leftover hamburger buns and fresh tomatoes out of the garden," recalls Sandy McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota. "They're a nice warm change from the usual tuna sandwich," They're also a snap to assemble, easy to eat...and only 40¢ each.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped
1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
4 hamburger buns, split
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
8 slices process American cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread tuna mixture evenly over buns; top with tomato. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna packed in olive oil or water instead of vegetable oil, as it has a better flavor and texture. Solid white albacore tuna is a good choice due to its mild flavor and firm texture.
  • Choose the right bread: A sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings is ideal. Some good options include sourdough, French bread, or whole wheat bread.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: A generous layer of cheese is essential for a gooey, flavorful tuna melt. Use a good quality melting cheese, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
  • Add some extras: To enhance the flavor of your tuna melt, consider adding other ingredients such as chopped onion, diced celery, or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning.
  • Cook it to perfection: To achieve the perfect tuna melt, cook it until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Conclusion:

The open-face tuna melt sandwich is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's a classic sandwich that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're using fresh or canned tuna, and whether you prefer a simple or more elaborate version, there's a tuna melt recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give the open-face tuna melt a try!

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