Best 6 Two Bite Tuna Melt Recipes
Tuna melts are a classic American sandwich with a rich and flavorful filling, loved by people of all ages. They are a convenient and delicious meal or snack that can be made with minimal ingredients. With only a few simple steps, you can create a two-bite tuna melt that is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick lunch.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT
This is dedicated to all those chefs who tell you to never, ever mix fish and cheese together; and yet there they are, at the diner at 2:00 in the morning. And you know what they eat? Tuna melts. And the reason they do is because it is delicious.
Provided by Chef John
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place tuna into a mixing bowl and lightly break apart with a fork. Add green onion, celery, capers, chile paste, and mayonnaise. Pinch small pieces from mozzarella cheese into the tuna salad and stir to mix. Season with salt and black pepper; refrigerate tuna salad until needed.
- Heat oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Spread butter generously on both sides of French bread slices.
- Broil buttered bread until golden brown on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip bread slices and broil other side until toasted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from oven and turn bread slices over on the baking sheet so the darkest sides are on the bottom.
- Gently spread tuna salad onto bread slices using 2 forks. Press the salad onto the bread and spread tuna all the way to the edges of the bread. Spread shredded sharp Cheddar over each sandwich. Dust tops with cayenne pepper.
- Place sandwiches under broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbling, 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 918.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
TWO BITE TUNA MELT
Spread the toast with a layer of mustard for a spicier sandwich, or add a slice of tomato for juicy sweetness. This tuna melt can also be made with rye or white sandwich bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set a rack in the top third of the oven, and heat the broiler.
- On a cookie sheet, toast bread halves under the broiler until lightly golden on both sides. Transfer to a work surface.
- Spread bread with mayonnaise, if using. Top each half with tuna salad and a single layer of cheese.
- Return the open-faced sandwiches to the cookie sheet, and broil, watching carefully, until the cheese is completely melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Cut each piece of bread in half for four sandwiches, or into 1- to 2-inch slices for easy nibbling. Garnish with fresh basil, if using, and serve.
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.
MAKEOVER TUNA MELT BITES
For a healthier take on this diner special, our test kitchen updated to tinier "tuna melt bites," pumped up nutrition with whole wheat buns, slashed calories by substituting fat-free mayo and reduced-fat cheese, and added tomato and spinach on top. Give these a try! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Place hot dog buns cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Spoon tuna mixture over bottom halves; top with tomato and cheese slices. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with spinach. Replace bun tops. Secure with toothpicks; cut each sandwich into thirds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g 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
BEST TUNA MELT (NEW JERSEY DINER STYLE)
If you order a tuna melt in a New Jersey diner, you'll get something very similar to this! My method of topping the tuna salad with cheese FIRST, then tomato and more cheese, keeps the toppings from sliding off the bread.
Provided by COOKINGIRLLJ
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven broiler.
- In a bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, parsley, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the rye bread slices on a baking sheet, and broil 1 minute in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat, and spread with the tuna salad. Place 1 cheese slice over the tuna salad on each piece of bread, layer with a tomato slice, and top with remaining cheese slices.
- Return layered bread to the preheated oven, and broil 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 478.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
Tips:
- For a crispy tuna melt, use a sturdy bread that can hold up to the fillings. A good option is a hearty whole-wheat bread or a French baguette.
- Use a high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil.
- To make the tuna salad, use a combination of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, and onion. You can also add other ingredients, such as pickles, capers, or fresh herbs.
- To make the cheese sauce, use a sharp cheddar cheese. You can also use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- To assemble the tuna melts, spread the tuna salad on one side of each bread slice. Top with the cheese sauce and the other bread slice. Butter the tops of the sandwiches and grill them in a panini press or a skillet until they are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the tuna melts immediately with your favorite sides, such as chips, salad, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Tuna melts are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying tuna melt that the whole family will love.
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