Best 8 How To Make A Tuna Melt Recipes

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**Tuna Melt: A Classic Sandwich with Endless Variations**

A tuna melt is a classic sandwich that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple yet delicious combination of tuna, cheese, and bread that can be easily customized to suit your individual taste. This article provides three different recipes for tuna melts, each with its own unique twist. Whether you prefer a classic tuna melt, a spicy tuna melt, or a tuna melt with a crispy onion ring topping, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. So, whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, a tuna melt is the perfect choice.

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TUNA MELTS



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Delicious melted cheesy tuna sandwiches.

Provided by P. Kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 small sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise

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

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

TUNA MELT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional)
1 recipe Tuna Salad, recipe follows
1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese
Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

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.

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

TUNA MELT SANDWICHES



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When our children were young, I often fixed this warm tuna melt sandwich recipe. They go well with chips and a salad for a quick lunch. -Carole Anhalt, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Spread butter over cut sides of buns. Spread tuna mixture on bun bottoms; replace tops. Wrap in foil. , Bake until the cheese is melted, 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

TUNA CHEESE MELTS



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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

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
8 slices rye or white bread
1 pouch (6.40 ounces) light tuna
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices process American cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided

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.

HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT



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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

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (6.5 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained
1 tablespoon minced green onion
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
⅓ cup fresh mozzarella cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
2 thick slices French bread
¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

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

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

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.

Tips:

  • Always use good quality tuna in water or olive oil for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the tuna is well-drained before mixing it with the other ingredients to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
  • Use a combination of cheeses that melt well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese.
  • If you don't have a panini press, you can grill the sandwich in a skillet or on a griddle over medium heat until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
  • Serve the tuna melt with your favorite sides, such as chips, salad, or fruit.

Conclusion:

The tuna melt is a classic sandwich that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of savory tuna, melted cheese, and toasted bread, the tuna melt is a satisfying and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack.

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