Baked Tuna Melt

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    6 sandwiches

  • Calories

    309 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Tuna Melt

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

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For the Tuna Filling

  • 10 ounces tuna two small cans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickles chopped
  • 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 black pepper or to taste

For the Sandwiches

  • 6 Hamburger Bun
  • 6 lices cheese Monterey jack, or your favorite

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400° F.
  2. Prepare the tuna filling by mixing together all of the ingredients until well combined.
  3. Place a bottom hamburger bun piece onto a piece of foil and then top the bun with about ¼ cup of tuna filling.
  4. Top with a slice of cheese and the top hamburger bun.
  5. Bring the sides of the foil up and wrap the sandwich completely.
  6. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  7. 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 (4%) 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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