Best 20 Tuna Melts Recipes

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Indulge in the classic comfort food of Tuna Melts, a harmonious blend of savory tuna, melted cheese, and toasted bread. These versatile sandwiches offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Whether you prefer the traditional tuna salad filling or crave something more adventurous, this article presents a collection of Tuna Melt recipes that cater to every palate. From the classic Tuna Melt with its creamy mayonnaise-based filling to the tangy Dijon Tuna Melt and the hearty Mediterranean Tuna Melt bursting with sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, these recipes offer a delightful variety. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the delectable world of Tuna Melts, transforming simple ingredients into a symphony of flavors.

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

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.

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

CLASSIC TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 large (sandwich-size) English muffins, halved
Two 12-ounce cans solid white tuna, drained
One 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Several dashes hot sauce
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices Swiss cheese
1 Roma tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped chives

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.

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A great quick snack for hungry people in a hurry. Crisp muffins, creamy tuna salad and bubbly melted cheese on top.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • In a bowl, mix together tuna, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spread tuna mixture onto the toasted muffin halves and place them on a baking sheet. Top each half with a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

SIMPLE TUNA MELTS



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This is a simple, less rich, but very tasty recipe for tuna melts. It's the only tuna melt I make and my husband is a convert from the traditional kind to mine!

Provided by momnipotent

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ small onion, minced
pepper to taste
12 slices pickled jalapeno
2 English muffins, split
4 slices Cheddar cheese

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 MELTS ON ENGLISH MUFFINS



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Tuna with style! That's what mom always said when she made these tuna melts on English muffins for her lady friend gatherings.

Provided by missability

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ stick butter
1 small onion, finely diced
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained
½ cup mayonnaise
3 English muffins, split
1 large vine-ripened tomato, cut into 6 slices
6 slices American cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seafood seasoning, cilantro, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Combine tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the sauteed mixture from the frying pan and blend well with a fork.
  • Place all 6 halved English muffins on a cookie sheet. Spoon on tuna mixture, dividing it evenly between each muffin. Top each with a slice of tomato; add a slice of American cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 791.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

OPEN-FACED TUNA MELTS



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Casting about for a way to get your family to eat more fish? These simple open-faced sandwiches are rich in healthy omega-3 oils and flavor! "I've enjoyed this recipe for 20 years and usually serve it for Sunday lunch." Alice Strapp-Meister - New Ross, NS

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons chopped celery
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
2 hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 slices tomato
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in tuna. Spread over each bun half; top with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with cheese. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 833mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

BUNSTEADS, A.K.A. HOT TUNA MELTS



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An old recipe, from an old friend, Jayne ... these are very filling and cheesy-gooey. Great with a side-salad for a Saturday night, sit-in-front-of-the-TV-type meal!

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 lb velveeta cheese, cut into tiny cubes
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
5 1/2 oz can of tuna
2 Tbsp chopped bell pepper
2 Tbsp chopped green olives
2 Tbsp chopped bread and butter pickle
2 Tbsp finely diced onion
1/2 c mayonnaise
6 hot dog buns, white or wheat

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 250° while mixing the filling.
  • 2. Combine all ingreds [except hot dog buns!] in a bowl. Mix lightly.
  • 3. Split buns, and fill them with the tuna mixture.
  • 4. If you buy your hot dog buns in a box, return the filled buns to the box in which they came. OR, wrap each filled bun in aluminum foil. Wrap kind of loosely, so the filling doesn't stick to the foil. You can wrap them all in one huge piece of foil, if that's the way you prefer to do it.
  • 5. Place boxed or foil-wrapped buns in the oven at 250°. Cook for about 30 minutes, until filling is hot, and the cheese is bubbly and melted. Serve right away, while hot.

TUNA ARTICHOKE MELTS



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After sampling a similar open-faced sandwich at a restaurant, I created my own version of lemon-seasoned tuna salad with artichoke hearts. I like to serve it for lunch with a friend on the patio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/3 cup coarsely chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
2 English muffins, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine the tuna, artichokes, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup cheese, lemon pepper and oregano. Spread over English muffin halves. , Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 989mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g 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.

TASTY TUNA MELTS



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Thanks to a dash of mustard, salsa and hot sauce, these warm tuna sandwiches are full of zip! "Slices of tomato and cheese round them out," says Shannon Phipps of Houston, Texas. "Sometimes I stir chopped pickle and hard-cooked eggs into the tuna mix for additional flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon salsa
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
6 process American cheese slices
6 thin tomato slices
6 bread slices
2 to 4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Place one cheese slice, two tomato slices and 1/3 cup tuna mixture on three slices of bread; top with remaining cheese slices and bread. In a large skillet or griddle, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Toast sandwiches until lightly browned on both sides, adding butter if necessary.

Nutrition Facts :

OPEN-FACE TUNA MELTS



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"Mom used to make these quick-and-easy sandwiches for us using leftover hamburger buns and fresh tomatoes out of the garden," recalls Sandy McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota. "They're a nice warm change from the usual tuna sandwich," They're also a snap to assemble, easy to eat...and only 40¢ each.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 green onion, finely chopped
1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped
1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
4 hamburger buns, split
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices
8 slices process American cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Place buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread tuna mixture evenly over buns; top with tomato. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. Top with cheese. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

PESTO TUNA MELTS



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A tangy Italian twist on tuna salad, this cheesy open-faced sandwich from Nancy Monroe of Statesville, North Carolina is a fuss-free standout. Pair it with a cup of hot soup or chips for a tasty lunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons prepared pesto
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 pouch (3 ounces) tuna
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices (1 ounce each) part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved

Steps:

  • Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and broil 2 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Combine pesto and mayonnaise; spread over toasted bread. Top with tomato, tuna, pepper and cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE-CURRY TUNA MELTS



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From Logan, Utah, Edie DeSpain relates, "You'll want to make plenty of these delicious open-faced sandwiches because your family will come back for seconds." Curry powder puts a twist on traditional tuna salad, adding a colorful appearance and delightful taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup diced apple
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
4 slices bread, toasted
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 slices cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in the tuna until well coated. , Spread 1/4 cup on each slice of toast; sprinkle with walnuts. Top with a slice of cheese. Broil 5 in. from the heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

EMERIL'S KICKED-UP TUNA MELTS



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Little ones will have fun measuring and mixing ingredients for the tuna melts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
4 teaspoons capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled between your fingers
4 slices crusty bread
8 thin slices tomato
4 slices provolone

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread a little mayonnaise on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices tomato and 1 slice cheese. Broil until cheese is golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Fiber 1 g

TUNA PITA MELTS



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This is a quick and easy twist to your average tuna melt, and it looks and tastes delicious.

Provided by GLORI B.

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (6-inch) pitas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large tomato, sliced into thin wedges
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the whole pita breads in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, relish, dill and salt. Spread an equal amount of the tuna mixture onto each of the pita breads. Arrange tomato wedges over the tuna, and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 653.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

MOZZARELLA TUNA MELTS



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While the soup simmers, Jo assembles tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. "Our daughter's home economics teacher shared the recipe for these all-American favorites," she notes. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then Jo just pops 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 fat-free mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
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 272 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA CHEESE MELTS



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What can be easier than a tuna melt? I think the lemon pepper adds a little bite to these. Sometimes I change them up and make them on English muffins. From Pillsbury Salads, Sandwiches, and Soups.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 1/2 ounces tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Miracle Whip light
1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
4 slices swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine tuna, celery, onion, salad dressing and lemon pepper; mix well.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
  • Place on broiler pan or ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Broil 4-6-inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tuna mixture is hot.
  • Top each with cheese slice.
  • Broil an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

DECADENT CARAMELIZED TUNA PATTY MELTS



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My parents owned a fifties-style diner called Chubby's when I was a kid, so a patty melt was my introduction to rye bread. When I was studying for my baking degree, one of my favorite things to make was rye bread. If you don't yet appreciate the amazing flavor of caraway seed, it's one of those things that will sneak up on you and make you fall in love with it sooner or later.

Provided by Ryan Scott

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup jarred pepperoncini peppers, drained, stems removed, finely chopped
1/4 cup brined capers, drained and finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
9 dill pickle chips, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 (4-ounce) cans of tuna in water
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 slices Russian rye bread
3 ounces (1/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • For the Thousand Island dressing: Stir together all the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • For the universal tuna salad: Open the tuna cans and, using the back of a spoon, press as much of the liquid out as you can. Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Fold in the tuna and stir until incorporated.
  • For the patty melt: Stir together the tuna salad and the sauerkraut in a medium bowl, and divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Using your hands, form each portion into a ball, and squeeze out any remaining liquid.
  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the balls of tuna, pressing them into flat patties using a spatula. (It's okay if they run into each other.) Cook until caramelized on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Gently turn the patties over, and cook until the other side is caramelized. Transfer the patties to a plate, and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Spread 2 slices of the bread with 1/2 teaspoon butter on each side, and put them in the skillet over medium-low heat. Top each bread slice with a Swiss cheese slice, and cook until the cheese melts, about 1 minute. Spread 1 tablespoon of the dressing on each cheese slice. Top each with a warm tuna patty and 1 Swiss cheese slice. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread, and butter the outside of each bread slice with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Cook for 1 minute; turn and cook until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, another 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat the process to make 2 more patty melt sandwiches. Serve the sandwiches hot with the remaining dressing.

SWISS TUNA MELTS



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We like Swiss tuna melts served with homemade vegetable soup. You'll love the crunch that celery gives to the creamy tuna filling.-Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Pepper to taste
8 slices bread
2 to 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, onion and celery. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and mayonnaise. Pour over tuna mixture and toss to coat. Spread about 1/2 cup over four slices of bread; top with remaining bread. Butter the outsides of sandwiches. , On a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 42g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna for the best flavor. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in brine.
  • Flake the tuna well before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to ensure that the tuna is evenly distributed throughout the sandwich.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful sandwich. Try using a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Spread the tuna mixture on the bread evenly. This will help to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy.
  • Grill or toast the sandwich until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This will help to create a crispy, flavorful sandwich.

Conclusion:

Tuna melts are a classic comfort food that are easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious tuna melt sandwich that is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna melts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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