Best 6 Original Tuna Melts Recipes
Indulge in the classic American comfort food with our collection of tuna melt recipes. These delectable dishes feature a delightful combination of flaky tuna, creamy cheese, and toasted bread, offering a symphony of flavors in every bite. From the traditional tuna melt sandwich to creative variations like the open-faced tuna melt and the tuna melt casserole, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect tuna melt recipe to satisfy your cravings.
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ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS
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.
CLASSIC TUNA MELTS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 16m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.
GARLIC BREAD TUNA MELTS
There's something extra comforting about a tuna melt on a chilly day. Take it up a few notches with garlic, cheese and tomatoes. -Aimee Bachmann, Bellevue, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler. In a microwave, melt butter with garlic. Place rolls on a baking sheet, cut side up; brush with butter mixture. Broil 2-3 in. from heat until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes., In a small bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon dill. Layer roll bottoms with tuna mixture and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Top with tomato; sprinkle with remaining dill. Replace tops; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 41g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 1314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 49g protein.
SIMPLE TUNA MELT
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
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
ORIGINAL TUNA MELTS
Long before Tuna Melts, in their many variations, became standard on every menu, my mother discovered this 1950's recipe. We grew up having these kid-friendly rolls on Friday nights when, as Catholics, we were forbidden meat. Served in corn-on-the-cob dishes with a side of french fries and a salad, Mom was out of the kitchen in under 45 minutes and we kids were in hog heaven!
Provided by davianng
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain and flake tuna in a medium bowl.
- Add pickles, onion and cheese and mix well.
- Add mayonnaise and mix well.
- Fill hot dog rolls and wrap each in tin foil, twisting both ends to close.
- Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve in corn-on-the-cob dishes with french fries and a salad.
- These can also be cooked on a grill, making them suitable for camping.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and that is labeled "dolphin-safe."
- Use a good quality bread. A sturdy bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up well to the tuna mixture.
- Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish and can easily become dry and tough if it is overcooked.
- Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese or a creamy Gruyère cheese will melt well and add a delicious flavor to the tuna melts.
- Add your favorite toppings. Sliced tomatoes, onions, or pickles are all great additions to tuna melts.
Conclusion:
Tuna melts are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying tuna melt that the whole family will enjoy.
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