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
Total Time
12 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
  • tuna
  • sandwich
  • melt
  • lunch
  • quick
  • comfort-food
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Ingredients

Servings:
2
  • 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. 1

    Preheat oven broiler or toaster oven.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Toast bread slices until lightly golden.

  4. 4

    Spread tuna mixture evenly on toast slices.

  5. 5

    Top with tomato slices if using, then cheese slices.

  6. 6

    Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

    3m
  7. 7

    Serve immediately while hot.