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An open Tuna melt sandwich on a baking sheet
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5 from 2 votes

Classic Tuna Melt

This open-faced tuna melt is our crunchy, cheesy, and comforting take on the classic American diner food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tuna melt, Tuna melt recipe, Tuna melt sandwich, Tuna melt sandwich recipe, Tuna sandwich, Tuna sandwich recipe
Yield: 2 people
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet

Materials

  • 2 (7oz) cans of albacore tuna in olive oil, drained or in water
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • ½ white onion, chopped
  • 1 tb relish
  • 2 tb pickle juice or rice vinegar
  • 3 tb fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tb fresh dill, chopped
  • fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 - 6 slices of French or Italian bread

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. To make your tuna salad, mix together all of the ingredients except the bread and cheese.
  • Lightly toast your bread slices and place on a baking sheet. Dollop with tuna salad, spreading out evenly. Next, sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  • Place in oven and bake until melted and toasted, about 10 - 15 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg