Best 4 Tuna Panini Melt Recipes

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TUNA PANINI MELT



Tuna Panini Melt image

A new twist on an old standby.

Provided by Michele McCormick

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 13m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) can solid white albacore tuna in water (such as Bumble Bee®)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 dill pickle, chopped
4 slices sourdough bread
2 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, onion, and dill pickle together in a bowl.
  • Spread tuna mixture over 2 slices of bread. Top with American cheese and remaining 2 slices of bread.
  • Cook in a panini press until bread is crispy and cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 864.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

TUNA AND PEPPER PANINI MELT



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I recently acquired a panini grill and this is the first recipe that I tried on it. And is it ever good!

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces tuna, drained
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 italian panini buns
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the tuna, red pepper, celery, green onions, mayonnaise, yogurt, capers, cumin, pepper, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Cut the buns in half horizontally.
  • Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the bottom half of each.
  • Sprinkle each evenly with cheese.
  • Replace the bun tops.
  • In a nonstick skillet or panini grill, cook the sandwiches over medium heat, pressing often to flatten and turning once (no need to turn if using a panini grill), for about 5 minutes or until crusty and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 50, Sodium 598.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 28.2

SIMPLE TUNA MELT



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This is a fast and delicious tuna melt that I've been making for years!

Provided by JONCLEGG

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 teaspoons chopped dill pickle
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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

HOT AND SPICY TUNA MELT



Hot and Spicy Tuna Melt image

The onion sandwich roll is the perfect complement to the creamy tuna salad in this easy-to-make panini for one.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fall 2011

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup drained canned white tuna in water, flaked
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Mayo
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 onion sandwich roll, partially split
1 KRAFT Big Slice American Cheese Slice

Steps:

  • Heat panini grill sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Combine tuna, celery and mayo and hot pepper sauce.
  • Fill roll with tuna mixture and cheese.
  • Grill 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted and outside of sandwich is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 23 g

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