Best 7 Tuna Melt On Corn Bread Recipes
Tuna melt on cornbread is a classic comfort dish. With its crispy cornbread base, creamy tuna filling, gooey melted cheese, and tangy tomato, it's a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.
This recipe offers two variations of the classic tuna melt: the traditional tuna melt on cornbread and a healthier version made with whole wheat cornbread and Greek yogurt. Both versions are packed with flavor and easy to make, making them perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
**Traditional Tuna Melt:**
- Cornbread: This recipe uses a classic cornbread recipe that is made from scratch.
- Tuna Filling: The filling is made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings.
- Cheese: Any type of cheese can be used for the tuna melt, but cheddar cheese is a classic choice.
**Healthy Tuna Melt:**
- Whole Wheat Cornbread: This cornbread recipe uses whole wheat flour for a healthier twist.
- Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is used in the tuna filling to add creaminess and protein while reducing the fat content.
- Vegetables: Additional vegetables like bell peppers or spinach can be added to the tuna filling for more nutrients.
Both versions of the tuna melt are topped with tomato slices and broiled until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve the tuna melt hot and enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures in every bite!
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
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.
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.
TUNA MELT ON CORN BREAD
I love tuna melts. The corn bread adds so much more flavor than just serving on toasted bread.
Provided by Jen Geelen
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Prepare and bake corn bread according to package directions, using a greased 8" square baking pan. Cool on wire rack.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, egg, dill, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Cut corn bread into six pieces; place on ungreased baking sheet. Top each with 1/4 Cup of tuna mixture and a slice of cheese.
- 4. Broil 4"-6" from heat for 2-4 min or until cheese is melted. Top with tomato and avocado.
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 CORNBREAD CAKES
I love tuna and am always looking for new ways to fix it. This recipe uses the herb-and-garlic-flavored tuna chunks. It is from Southern Living and is credited to Sherry Little of Sherwood, AR. Haven't tried it yet, but it sounds yummy!
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Stir together cornbread mix and 2/3 cup milk. Pour batter into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes or just until warm.
- Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Crumble cornbread to equal 2 cups. Reserve remaining cornbread for another use. Fold cornbread crumbs and tuna chunks into mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Shape tuna mixture into 8 patties.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna patties, and cook in batches, 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
TUNA MELT
Legend has it that the tuna melt was accidentally invented in the 1960s at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Charleston, S.C., when the cook didn't notice that a bowl of tuna salad had tipped over onto a grilled cheese. We may never know if this story is true, but there's no doubt that the tuna melt has become a classic American diner food. This recipe adds chopped cornichons and whole-grain mustard for a satisfying crunch and vinegary element. Extra-sharp Cheddar is a must, and as with grilled cheese, the key to achieving perfectly melted cheese and golden bread is to toast the sandwich over medium-low heat. If you prefer an open-face tuna melt, skip the top piece of bread and place the sandwich on a sheet pan under the broiler until the cheese melts.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, sandwiches, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the tuna in a medium bowl and flake with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, cornichons, red onion, lemon juice, dill (if using), mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Depending on the size of your bread, spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup tuna salad on each of four slices of bread, heaping it in the middle slightly. Divide the cheese among the sandwiches, tearing and arranging the cheese to fit neatly. Place a piece of bread on top of each and generously spread the top piece of each sandwich with about 1/2 tablespoon butter.
- Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-low. Place two sandwiches, buttered-side down, in the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom pieces of bread are golden brown.
- Meanwhile, spread the top of the each sandwich with another 1/2 tablespoon butter. Carefully flip the sandwiches, turn the heat to low, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, until the bottoms are browned and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining two sandwiches and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh tuna, flavorful cheese, and well-seasoned cornbread will make all the difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the tuna. It should be flaked, not dry and rubbery.
- Use a good quality cheese that melts well. This will help to create a gooey, flavorful sandwich.
- Toast the cornbread before assembling the sandwich. This will help it to hold together better and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Serve the sandwich immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
The tuna melt on cornbread is a classic sandwich that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of flaky tuna, melted cheese, and flavorful cornbread, it's a sandwich that is sure to satisfy. Whether you're serving it for lunch or dinner, the tuna melt on cornbread is sure to be a hit.
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