Best 9 Hearty Tuna Melts Recipes

Indulge in the delightful experience of hearty tuna melts, a classic comfort food that combines the flavors of tuna, melted cheese, and toasted bread. These versatile sandwiches can be tailored to your preferences with a variety of recipes that offer unique twists on this beloved dish. Whether you're a fan of the traditional tuna salad filling or prefer a more adventurous combination of ingredients, these recipes have something for everyone. From the classic tuna melt with a creamy sauce to variations featuring avocado, bacon, or a zesty lemon-herb dressing, each recipe promises a satisfying and flavorful meal. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the diverse world of hearty tuna melts, ensuring a delicious and memorable experience with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUNA MELT RECIPE

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This classic tuna melt recipe is an easy, affordable, and satisfying lunch or dinner that's ready for the table in less than 30 minutes!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 (5 ounce) cans tuna fish in water, drained really well and flaked ((we like solid white albacore tuna in water))
¾ cup finely diced celery
½ cup mayonnaise ((we prefer Duke's brand mayo))
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish ((or sub with dill pickle relish))
¼ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon pepper, plus more to taste
8 slices thick white bread or 4 English muffins, split
2 tomatoes (about 1 lb.), sliced ¼-inch thick ((optional))
8 slices sharp cheddar cheese ((or sub with provolone, Swiss, American, or other favorite cheese))

Steps:

Prepare tuna salad by stirring together tuna, celery, mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Arrange bread or English muffins on a rimmed baking sheet. Place about 6-inches from the broiler and toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Spread about ½ cup of tuna salad over each slice of toast, top with sliced tomato, then the cheddar. Broil 6-inches from the heat until the cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 3-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tuna melt, Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 1088 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g

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

Ingredients

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

TUNA MELTS

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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

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 mozzarella cheese slices
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

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.

HEARTY TUNA MELTS

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I don't remember where I got this recipe, but it's simple, quick, healthy and delicious.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Sandwiches

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 6-oz can(s) tuna in water, canned, drained, flaked
1/3 c fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/3 c green bell pepper, chopped
2 Tbsp ripe olives, chopped
1/4 tsp dried thyme, crushed
6 slice dark rye bread
6 slice fat-free pasturized cheese slices

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350ºF.
2. Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, olives, and thyme; mix lightly. For each sandwich, top bread slice with 1/4 cup tuna mixture; cover with slice of cheese.
3. Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes or broil until cheese melts.

MELT YOUR HEART TUNA MELT

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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

One 12-ounce can tuna, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more if you like a creamy tuna salad
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more if desired
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped green onion, white parts and some of the green parts
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices Cheddar
4 pickle spears, for serving

Steps:

For the tuna: In a large bowl, break up the tuna with a fork and add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, red onions, green onions, basil, cilantro, parsley, mint and vinegar. Mix well to combine. Taste and season with salt, pepper and extra lemon juice and mayonnaise as desired.
For the sandwich: Brush the softened butter on 1 side of each slice of bread, setting aside some butter for cooking the sandwiches. Place the bread buttered-side down on a baking sheet. Divide the tuna among 4 slices of bread and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Complete the sandwich with the remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered-side up.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add half of the remaining butter. When the butter melts, place 2 sandwiches in the pan and cook until toasted and golden brown on each side. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. (If your pan is large enough, you can cook all the sandwiches at the same time.) Serve warm, with pickles.

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS

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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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.

HEARTY TUNA MELTS

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Make and share this Hearty Tuna Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (6 1/8 ounce) can tuna in water, canned, drained, flaked
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons ripe olives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
6 slices dark rye bread
6 slices pasteurized fat free cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, olives, and thyme; mix lightly.
For each sandwich, top bread slice with 1/4 cup tuna mixture; cover with slice of cheese.
Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes or broil until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 459.9, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 10.1

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

Ingredients

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

HEARTY TUNA MELTS

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6.625 oz tuna, white solid premium in water, drained
1/3 c mayonnaise, fat-free
1/2 c chopped celery
1/3 chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp ripe olives, cut up
1/4 tsp dried thyme
6 slice dark rye bread
6 slice fat-free pasteurized cheese

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350.
2. Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, olives and thyme; mix lightly.
3. For each sandwich, top bread slice wtih 1/4 cup tuna mixture; cover with slice of cheese.
4. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or broil until cheese melts.

Tips:

Choose a high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in oil or brine.
Use a variety of ingredients to make your tuna melts more flavorful. Try adding chopped celery, onion, bell pepper, or pickles. You can also add a variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone.
Use a good quality bread. A sturdy bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up better to the tuna salad and cheese.
Toast the bread before assembling the tuna melts. This will help to make the bread crispy and flavorful.
Don't overload the tuna melts with too much tuna salad. You want the tuna salad to be a complement to the bread and cheese, not the main event.
Cook the tuna melts until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will take about 5-7 minutes per side.
Serve the tuna melts immediately. They are best when eaten hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Tuna melts are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover tuna, and they can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a tuna melt that is both delicious and satisfying. .