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Tuna Melt
Classic open-faced sandwich with creamy tuna salad and melted cheese on toasted bread. A diner favorite that's ready in just 10 minutes.
Prep
7 min
Cook
5 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
easy
Total Time
12 min
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Ingredients
4slicesBread slices, thick-cut
2cansCanned tuna, 5 oz each, drained
1/4cupMayonnaise
1stalkCelery, finely diced
2tbspSmall onion, finely diced
1tbspLemon juice
1/4tspSalt
1/4tspBlack pepper
4slicesCheddar cheese
1tomatoTomato, sliced(optional)
Nutrition
Calories
420
210 per serving
Protein
32g
64% DV
Fat
18g
26% DV
Carbs
28g
9% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
Protein30%
Fat39%
Carbs27%
Fiber
2g
Sodium
820mg
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
1
Preheat oven broiler or toaster oven.
2
In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3
Toast bread slices until lightly golden.
4
Spread tuna mixture evenly on toast slices.
5
Top with tomato slices if using, then cheese slices.
6
Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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7
Serve immediately while hot.