Best 14 Zippy Tuna Melts Recipes

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The zippy tuna melts recipe is a timeless classic that is enjoyed by many. For all of the tuna melt lovers, this article aims to provide you with insights on how to make a perfect and delicious zippy tuna melt sandwich. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, you’ll find valuable tips, tricks, and some amazing recipes to help you create mouth-watering tuna melts that will satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will take your taste experience to the next level!

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ULTIMATE TUNA MELT



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Tuna Melt is the ultimate sandwich with a flavorful tuna fish mixture, slices of cheddar cheese, freshly sliced tomatoes all melted together in a skillet on a thick, crispy golden bread. This sandwich will literally melt in your mouth!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cans (4 ounce tuna fish, drained)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons parsley (chopped)
salt and pepper
8 slices bread (I used French bread)
16 slices cheddar cheese (more if you want a layer on the bottom)
tomato (sliced)
1/4 cup butter (softened)

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Butter each slice of bread. Putting the butter side down add the cheese on the unbuttered side. Add the tuna mixture on top. Top with tomato and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 613 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SNAPPY TUNA MELTS



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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

1 pouch (11 ounces) light tuna in water
1 hard-boiled large egg, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard, optional
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 slices tomato
8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

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

ZIPPY TUNA



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Great as a snack on crackers, especially butter crackers. This tuna has a little kick.

Provided by Ari Lin

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons creamy prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

CREAMY HOMESTYLE TUNA MELTS



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The best flavors are made at home. This cozy toasted sandwich with tuna salad with KRAFT Singles on whole wheat is comfort food at its best.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 16m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
12 slices whole wheat bread
6 KRAFT Singles
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients. Fill bread slices with tuna salad and Singles to make 6 sandwiches.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

TASTY TUNA MELTS



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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

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon salsa
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
6 process American cheese slices
6 thin tomato slices
6 bread slices
2 to 4 tablespoons butter

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 :

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A great quick snack for hungry people in a hurry. Crisp muffins, creamy tuna salad and bubbly melted cheese on top.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Cheddar cheese

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

EMERIL'S KICKED-UP TUNA MELTS



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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

4 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled between your fingers
4 slices crusty bread
8 thin slices tomato
4 slices provolone

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

BEST TUNA MELTS EVER



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This tuna melt recipe is made from my tuna salad recipe. It is lower in fat and absolutely delicious. The key is to toast the bread first! (And the spices help). It is my own creation, and I do not usually use a recipe - I am sharing this with you now, in hopes that you'll love it as much as my friends & I do! YUM! NOTE: You can use premium tuna or not - I usually use the cheaper stuff for the tuna melts & save the Albacore for the pasta salads.

Provided by Stars-in-her-eyes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can canned tuna
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 dill pickle, diced
1/4 small onion, finely diced
salt & pepper
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 small tomatoes, finely sliced
1/4 cup grated cheese, of your choice
2 slices bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayo, mustard, salt, pepper & spice. Mix with a fork.
  • Finely dice the onion & dill pickle, and add to the bowl.
  • Add the tuna, well drained, to the mixture.
  • With a fork, mix well, ensuring the tuna is saturated with mayo & mustard, and the pickles & onion are evenly distributed. Adjust spice as necessary.
  • Slice the tomato into very thin slices, removing seeds. Place slices on a paper towel to absorb moisture (you don't want soggy bread).
  • Toast bread, slightly lighter than you prefer.
  • Divide tuna salad mixture in half, and scoop on top of the toast. Spread the mixture evenly.
  • Place tomato slices on top of tuna mixture.
  • Sprinkle grated cheese on to toast.
  • Place toast onto a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 5 - 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 50, Sodium 1221.5, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25.7

TINY TUNA MELTS



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Kids (and adults) will gobble up these savory snacks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (3 ounces) tuna, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
16 small crackers
1/4 cup shredded cheddar

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

RUSH-HOUR TUNA MELTS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Hearty tuna sandwiches - delicious seafood dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (6 ounces) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel, if desired
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing
4 whole wheat English muffins, split and lightly toasted
8 slices tomato
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Mix tuna, celery, onion, lemon peel and mayonnaise in medium bowl.
  • Spread about 3 tablespoons tuna mixture on each English muffin half. Top each with tomato slice; sprinkle with cheese. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sandwiches are thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA MELT RECIPE BY TASTY



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Cozy up with Tasty's take on a classic tuna melt. Oil-packed tuna stays moist and succulent, while celery and sweet pickle relish provide a tangy crunch. Don't skimp on the cheese for the ultimate melty sandwich.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans tuna, oil packed, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, pickle relish, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • On a cutting board, butter one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread over so it is buttered-side down. Divide the tuna mixture between 2 slices of bread. Top with the cheddar cheese, then place the other slices of bread on top, buttered-side out.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook, without moving, for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches over and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer the tuna melts to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A tasty change from cheese on toast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g can tuna , whatever type you've got in the cupboard
½ a bunch of spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3thick slices of granary or wholemeal bread
50g cheddar , coarsely grated
generous pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium

TASTY TUNA MELTS



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This recipe was found in Taste of Home in 2002. Thanks to a dash of mustard, salsa and hot sauce, these warm tuna sandwiches are full of zip. "Slices of tomto 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 William Uncle Bill

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon salsa
2 -3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 slices process American cheese
6 slices thin tomatoes
6 slices bread
2 -4 tablespoons butter or 2 -4 tablespoons margarine

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 lighlty browned on both sides, adding butter if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.8, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 1643.3, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 43.9

Tips

  • To achieve the perfect tuna melt, it's essential to use high-quality ingredients. Opt for a tuna packed in olive oil, as it imparts a richer flavor compared to tuna packed in water. Moreover, select a sharp cheddar cheese that melts smoothly and provides a delightful tang.
  • For a more flavorful tuna salad, incorporate a combination of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. You can also add chopped celery, red onion, and pickles for added crunch and tang.
  • To prevent the bread from becoming soggy, toast it before assembling the sandwich. This creates a barrier that prevents the tuna salad from seeping into the bread and making it soggy.
  • Enhance the sandwich's flavor by adding a layer of sliced tomato or avocado. These ingredients complement the tuna salad's richness and add a refreshing touch.
  • For an extra cheesy experience, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sandwich before placing it under the broiler. This adds a golden-brown, crispy layer that elevates the sandwich's taste.
  • If you prefer a hot and gooey tuna melt, consider placing a slice of tomato or avocado on top of the cheese before broiling. This creates a melted cheese layer that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Zippy Tuna Melts recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that makes it a satisfying and enjoyable meal. By following the tips and tricks mentioned above, you can elevate your tuna melt to new heights and impress your taste buds with every bite. Whether you prefer a classic tuna melt or one with additional ingredients, this recipe provides the foundation for creating a sandwich that is both delicious and visually appealing. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven or broiler, and embark on a culinary journey to create the perfect tuna melt!

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