4.9 from 27 votes
Tuna Melt Recipe (Extra Good)
These tuna melts consist of a slice of bread topped with a creamy mayo, tuna, veggie, and cheese mixture. Get ready for an easy and satisfying lunch!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 21 oz canned tuna fish drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large tomato diced
- 6 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 8 bread slices
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from canned tuna. Place the tuna in a large bowl and break it apart with a fork.
- Add in the mayonnaise, diced tomato, 3 ounces of cheddar cheese, green onion, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine together.
- Portion the tuna mixture on each slice of bread. Top off the melts with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Bake at 400°F for about 5-10 minutes. Garnish with herbs, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
354IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.