5.0 from 18 votes
Oven Baked Tuna Melt on Ciabatta
This easy Oven Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich layers creamy tuna, tomatoes, and cheddar on ciabatta for a warm, flavorful upgrade to the classic.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lices ciabatta or other substantial bread
- 12 ounces canned tuna packed in oil well drained
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or substitute green onion)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn the oven on to broil. Place the bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven at least 6-inches below the broiler unit and toast until the bread is a light golden color.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, shallot (or green onion), mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Spread ¼ of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
- Top with a few tomato slices and 2 tablespoons of cheese on each.
- Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- I like to use ciabatta bread or rolls because they're a sturdy bread that stands up to the moisture from the tuna filling.
- My preference is always to purchase tuna packed in oil. The difference in calories is really small but the difference in flavor is tremendous.
- I like to use ciabatta bread or rolls because they're a sturdy bread that stands up to the moisture from the tuna filling.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
296mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.