Open face tuna melts are a simple and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onion, and are often served on toasted bread, bagels, or English muffins. Open face tuna melts are a great way to use up leftover tuna, and they can also be made with canned tuna. They are also a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious open face tuna melt that will satisfy your hunger and taste buds.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT SANDWICH
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
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-FACE TUNA MELT
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
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 MELTS
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
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 MELTS
Creamy, crunchy, cheesy. There's a lot of deliciousness going on in these Healthy Living Open-Face Tuna Melts.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 12m
Yield Makes 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Mix tuna, mayo, celery and onions.
- Spread onto toast; top with 2% Milk Singles.
- Broil 2 min. or until Singles are melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 790 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g
OPEN-FACED TUNA MELT
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
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 FACED HEALTHY TUNA MELT
Steps:
- In medium bowl combine tuna, onion, olives, tomato and parsley. Add olive oil and vinegar and toss to coat. Mound onto pita and top with feta cheese. Place under broiler and cook until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
OPEN-FACE TUNA MELTS
"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
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 :
ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS
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-FACED TUNA MELTS
Steps:
- 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. Optional: Lightly butter the toast on both sides, if you feel like gilding the lily.
- Place the toast on a baking sheet. Divide the tuna salad between the two pieces of toast. You may not use all of the tuna, depending on how high you want your melt to be.
- Place slices of cheese on top of the tuna. Broil for about 30 seconds (but this may vary--keep a close eye!), until the cheese melts over the tuna.
- Slice the melts in half on the diagonal and serve immediately, perhaps with a little salad, potato chips, or dill pickles.
OPEN FACE TUNA MELT SANDWICH
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
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.
Tips:
- Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and avoid tuna packed in oil, as it can make the melts greasy.
- Choose a sturdy bread: A hearty bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up well to the other ingredients and won't get soggy.
- Use a flavorful cheese: A sharp cheddar or Gruyère cheese will add a delicious depth of flavor to the melts.
- Don't skimp on the mayonnaise: Mayonnaise helps to bind the ingredients together and makes the melts creamy and rich.
- Add your favorite toppings: Feel free to add other ingredients to your melts, such as sliced tomatoes, onions, or pickles.
- Cook the melts until the cheese is melted and bubbly: This will ensure that the melts are cooked through and the cheese is gooey and delicious.
Conclusion:
Open-face tuna melts are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give open-face tuna melts a try. You won't be disappointed!
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