Tuna melts are a classic lunch or dinner option that are quick and easy to make. They are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. Teeny tiny tuna melts are a fun and tasty twist on the classic tuna melt. They are perfect for a party or potluck, or as a quick and easy meal for one. With so many different ways to make them, you are sure to find a recipe that you love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TINY TUNA MELTS
Kids (and adults) will gobble up these savory snacks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
TUNA MELT
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.
SIMPLE TUNA MELTS
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
TUNA MELTS
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
CHEESY TUNA MELTS
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
TUNA MELTS
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
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.
TUNA MELTS
Let's hear it for the underdog! With a hot, peppery kick and a woven cracker crunch, our bite-size Tuna Melts are small yet mighty.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 11m
Yield Makes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix tuna, sour cream and hot sauce until well blended.
- Spread 1 tsp. of the tuna mixture onto each cracker; top with 1/2 tsp. of the cheese. Place 8 topped crackers on microwavable plate.
- Microwave on HIGH 15-20 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Repeat with remaining topped crackers. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 45 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
TASTY TUNA MELTS
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
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 :
SIMPLE TUNA MELT
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
TEENY TINY TUNA MELTS
Great for parties or the family to munch on! Easy too! Yum! Got this from a box of Ritz whole wheat crackers.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 4 dozen melts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix tuna, mayonnaise and celery until well blended.
- Top each cracker with 1 teaspoon of the tuna mixture.
- Sprinkle top with 1/2 teaspoon of cheese.
- Place 6 topped crackers on microwaveable plate.
- Microwave on HIGH 15 seconds or until topping is heated through and cheese is melted.
- Or place all the topped crackers on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle top of crackers with black pepper.
- Repeat with the remaining topped crackers if using microwave.
- Enjoy!
FANCY TUNA MELTS
Make and share this Fancy Tuna Melts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar and bay leaf; season with pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture over the onion, cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Drain.
- Rub the toasted bread with the garlic. Season the tuna with salt, pepper and the thyme. In a skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat.
- Add the tuna and cook until just about opaque, about 5 minutes. Flake the tuna into chunky pieces.
- Preheat the broiler. Spread a light layer of mustard on each baguette slice, then top with tuna, onions, cornichons and cheese. Place on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 888, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 130.6, Sodium 1447.1, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 12, Protein 64.6
CHEESY TUNA TORTILLA MELTS
Canned tuna tastes sensational wrapped in tortillas with salsa and cheese, Cover with chili sauce and bake. Another easy and delicious dinner is ready!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Arrange tortillas on a flat surface.
- FILLING:.
- Combine ingredients for filling in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortilla over filling, Roll up tortilla from open end and place in prepared dish, seam side down.
- SAUCE:.
- Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and gently cook for 2-3 minutes until tender., Add next 4 ingredients. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add evaporated milk, bring to a boil, lower heat and cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Pour over tortillas,. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes, until bubbling. Remove and sprinkle with cilantro and green onions. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
- TIPS: Use part Skim Mozzarella cheese as a healthier option,.
- Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
- Serve with store bought guacomole and your favorite veggies!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.5, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 1589.8, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 43.2
ORIGINAL TUNA MELTS
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
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
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
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
TINY TUNA BALLS
Make and share this Tiny Tuna Balls recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Barb in WNY
Categories Tuna
Time 20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, flake tuna.
- Stir in egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, pickle relish, and Worcestershire.
- Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Fry tuna balls until firm and golden on all sides.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 28.5, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 2.2
Tips for the Perfect Teeny Tiny Tuna Melts:
- Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is packed in olive oil or water instead of brine, as it will have a better flavor and texture.
- Flake the tuna well: Use a fork to gently flake the tuna into small pieces, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Use a flavorful cheese: Choose a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella.
- Add some moisture: If the tuna salad mixture seems dry, add a tablespoon or two of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to help bind the ingredients together and create a creamy texture.
- Season to taste: Don't forget to season the tuna salad mixture with salt and pepper, as well as any other desired herbs or spices.
- Use a variety of breads: Experiment with different types of bread for the melts, such as white, wheat, or sourdough. You can also use English muffins or even wonton wrappers.
- Cook until golden brown: Cook the tuna melts in a pan or on a griddle over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately: Teeny tiny tuna melts are best served hot and fresh out of the pan, so enjoy them as soon as they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Teeny tiny tuna melts are a delicious and versatile snack or meal that can be easily customized to suit your preferences. With a variety of bread and cheese options, as well as endless possibilities for mix-ins and toppings, you can create a unique and flavorful dish every time. So experiment, have fun, and enjoy these delightful little bites!
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