Baked Tuna Melt
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 sandwiches
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Calories
309 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Baked Tuna Melt
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The best bread for tuna melt starts with a thick bun, that offers a sturdy foundation for this yummy sandwich. A classic tuna melt is so simple to throw together and makes the perfect lunch. Filling, flavorful, and great to make ahead!
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Ingredients
For the Tuna Filling
- 10 ounces tuna two small cans, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dill pickles chopped
- ⅓ cup red pepper chopped, about half of a pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
For the Sandwiches
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 lices cheese Monterey jack, or your favorite
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400° F.
- Prepare the tuna filling by mixing together all of the ingredients until well combined.
- Place a bottom hamburger bun piece onto a piece of foil and then top the bun with about ¼ cup of tuna filling.
- Top with a slice of cheese and the top hamburger bun.
- Bring the sides of the foil up and wrap the sandwich completely.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- After opening your tuna cans, drain them thoroughly and even press with a fork to remove excess liquid. This prevents a watery tuna salad that can make your sandwich soggy.
- When making multiple sandwiches, arrange them on a sheet pan and prepare them all at once.
- Place cold cheese on warm toasted bread, then add room temperature tuna salad. You'll be able to achieve a perfect cheese melt without overcooking the bread.
- Build your sandwich in this order: toasted bread, cheese slice, tuna salad, more cheese, top bread. This creates a sealed environment that holds everything together beautifully.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
309kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
831mg
(35%)
Potassium
190mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11.5mg
(13%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 309 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 309kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 831mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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