Best 7 Openface Italian Tuna Melt Recipes

Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to create a delightful open-face Italian tuna melt? This flavor-packed dish offers a harmonious blend of tangy tuna, melted cheese, and vibrant Italian flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or a hearty dinner, this open-face sandwich is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to tantalize your senses as we delve into the world of open-face Italian tuna melts, exploring the perfect balance of ingredients and cooking techniques to create a dish that will leave you craving for more.

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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

Ingredients

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-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

Ingredients

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

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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

Ingredients

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 MELTS

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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

Ingredients

1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Mayo
2 Tbsp. finely chopped celery
1 green onion, chopped
2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
2 KRAFT 2% Milk Singles

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 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

Ingredients

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 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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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 ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh tuna, ripe tomatoes, and a flavorful cheese are essential.
Don't overcook the tuna. It should be cooked through but still moist and flaky.
Use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the juicy tuna mixture. A thick-sliced sourdough or a hearty Italian bread are good choices.
Toast the bread before assembling the sandwiches. This will help to prevent the bread from getting soggy.
Add a layer of mayonnaise or aioli to the bread before adding the tuna mixture. This will help to keep the sandwich moist and flavorful.
Top the sandwiches with a layer of cheese before broiling. This will help to melt the cheese and create a golden brown crust.
Serve the sandwiches immediately while the cheese is still melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Open-face Italian tuna melts are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. They are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying sandwich that the whole family will enjoy.