**Tuna Melt in Oven: A Classic Comfort Food with a Twist**
The tuna melt is a classic comfort food dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients, but the basic recipe typically includes tuna, mayonnaise, cheese, and bread. In this article, we will provide you with three different recipes for tuna melt in oven, each with its own unique twist. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more decadent dish for a special occasion, we have a recipe that is sure to please everyone. In the first recipe, we will show you how to make a classic tuna melt using canned tuna, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and rye bread. In the second recipe, we will elevate the classic tuna melt by using fresh tuna steaks, a creamy dill sauce, and sourdough bread. In the third recipe, we will introduce an innovative tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich that features a crispy mozzarella crust and a flavorful tomato soup dipping sauce. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious variations of the beloved tuna melt dish!
TUNA MELT RECIPE
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
EASY TUNA MELTS
A classic tuna melt is one of our favorite lunch recipes! This can be made on any type of bread for an easy meal!
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Combine tuna salad ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Place the English muffin halves on a baking sheet and broil 2-3 minutes or until they start to brown. Remove from the oven.
- Divide the tuna mixture over the English muffins. Top with tomato slices and cheddar cheese.
- Bake 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Broil 1 minute if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 921 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
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
TUNA MELTS
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
SIMPLE TUNA MELTS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine tuna, minced onion, and black pepper. Divide mixture onto 4 halves of English Muffins. Arrange 3 slices jalapenos on each muffin half. Top each with a slice of Cheddar cheese. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for 10 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 443.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
TUNA MELT SANDWICHES
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
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 MELTS
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
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:
- Use high-quality tuna. Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil or soybean oil.
- Flake the tuna well. This will help to ensure that the tuna is evenly distributed throughout the sandwich.
- Use a good quality bread. A sturdy bread, such as sourdough or French bread, will hold up well to the tuna salad.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes a tuna melt so delicious, so be generous with it.
- Broil the sandwich until the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will give the sandwich a nice, golden-brown color.
Conclusion:
A tuna melt is a classic sandwich that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious tuna melt that the whole family will enjoy.
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