Tuna melts are the perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner. They combine the flavors of tuna, cheese, and bread into a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer a classic tuna melt or a more adventurous variation, there are plenty of recipes to choose from. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tuna melt that will satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and happy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
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.
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
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 ON ENGLISH MUFFINS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seafood seasoning, cilantro, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Combine tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the sauteed mixture from the frying pan and blend well with a fork.
- Place all 6 halved English muffins on a cookie sheet. Spoon on tuna mixture, dividing it evenly between each muffin. Top each with a slice of tomato; add a slice of American cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 791.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CLASSIC TUNA MELTS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.
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.
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 :
TUNA ARTICHOKE MELTS
After sampling a similar open-faced sandwich at a restaurant, I created my own version of lemon-seasoned tuna salad with artichoke hearts. I like to serve it for lunch with a friend on the patio.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine the tuna, artichokes, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cheese, lemon pepper and oregano. Spread over English muffin halves. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 989mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
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 :
TUNA CHEESE MELTS
This sandwich dresses up a typical tuna sandwich with American cheese and rye bread spread with a mixture of sour cream and garlic salt. Cooked in a skillet, this sandwich oozes with flavor.-Bernadine Dirmeyer, Harpster, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine sour cream and garlic salt; spread on one side of each slice of bread. In another small bowl, combine tuna and mayonnaise; spread on four slices of bread. Top with cheese and remaining bread; gently press together., Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two sandwiches; toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
BUNSTEADS, A.K.A. HOT TUNA MELTS
An old recipe, from an old friend, Jayne ... these are very filling and cheesy-gooey. Great with a side-salad for a Saturday night, sit-in-front-of-the-TV-type meal!
Provided by Terrie Hoelscher
Categories Tuna Salads
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 250° while mixing the filling.
- 2. Combine all ingreds [except hot dog buns!] in a bowl. Mix lightly.
- 3. Split buns, and fill them with the tuna mixture.
- 4. If you buy your hot dog buns in a box, return the filled buns to the box in which they came. OR, wrap each filled bun in aluminum foil. Wrap kind of loosely, so the filling doesn't stick to the foil. You can wrap them all in one huge piece of foil, if that's the way you prefer to do it.
- 5. Place boxed or foil-wrapped buns in the oven at 250°. Cook for about 30 minutes, until filling is hot, and the cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve right away, while hot.
EMERIL'S KICKED-UP TUNA MELTS
Little ones will have fun measuring and mixing ingredients for the tuna melts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread a little mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices tomato and 1 slice cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Fiber 1 g
PESTO TUNA MELTS
A tangy Italian twist on tuna salad, this cheesy open-faced sandwich from Nancy Monroe of Statesville, North Carolina is a fuss-free standout. Pair it with a cup of hot soup or chips for a tasty lunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Combine pesto and mayonnaise; spread over toasted bread. Top with tomato, tuna, pepper and cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
MOZZARELLA TUNA MELTS
While the soup simmers, Jo assembles tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. "Our daughter's home economics teacher shared the recipe for these all-American favorites," she notes. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then Jo just pops 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 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TUNA PITA MELTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the whole pita breads in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, relish, dill and salt. Spread an equal amount of the tuna mixture onto each of the pita breads. Arrange tomato wedges over the tuna, and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 653.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
TUNA CHEESE MELTS
What can be easier than a tuna melt? I think the lemon pepper adds a little bite to these. Sometimes I change them up and make them on English muffins. From Pillsbury Salads, Sandwiches, and Soups.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine tuna, celery, onion, salad dressing and lemon pepper; mix well.
- Spread about 1/4 cup tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
- Place on broiler pan or ungreased cookie sheet.
- Broil 4-6-inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tuna mixture is hot.
- Top each with cheese slice.
- Broil an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
APPLE-CURRY TUNA MELTS
From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain relates, "You'll want to make plenty of these delicious open-faced sandwiches because your family will come back for seconds." Curry powder puts a twist on traditional tuna salad, adding a colorful appearance and delightful taste.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in the tuna until well coated. , Spread 1/4 cup on each slice of toast; sprinkle with walnuts. Top with a slice of cheese. Broil 5 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
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
SWISS TUNA MELTS
We like Swiss tuna melts served with homemade vegetable soup. You'll love the crunch that celery gives to the creamy tuna filling.-Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, onion and celery. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Pour over tuna mixture and toss to coat. Spread about 1/2 cup over four slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of sandwiches. , On a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 42g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right kind of tuna. Canned tuna comes in solid white, chunk white, and albacore. Solid white tuna has a milder flavor and is less expensive, while chunk white tuna is more flavorful and has a firmer texture. Albacore tuna is the most expensive and has the mildest flavor.
- Use good quality mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is one of the key ingredients in a tuna melt, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a mayonnaise that is made with real eggs and oil, and avoid brands that contain a lot of fillers and additives.
- Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish, so it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked tuna will be dry and tough. Cook the tuna until it is just opaque in the center, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a good quality bread. The bread is another important component of a tuna melt, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a bread that is sturdy and has a good flavor. A sourdough or rye bread would be a good choice.
- Add some extras. To make your tuna melt even more delicious, you can add some extra ingredients, such as sliced tomatoes, onions, or pickles. You can also add a sprinkle of shredded cheese or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Tuna melts are a classic comfort food that are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make the best tuna melt possible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna melts a try.
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