Description
This open-faced tuna melt features a savory tuna salad mixture piled high on a single slice of bread, then broiled until the cheese is bubbly and golden. It’s a quick and comforting meal perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 slice bread (your choice, e.g., sourdough, whole wheat)
- 1-2 slices cheddar or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- In a small bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
- Season the tuna mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place the slice of bread on a broiler-safe baking sheet.
- Evenly spread the tuna mixture over the bread.
- Top the tuna mixture with the slices of cheese.
- Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are lightly toasted. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Carefully remove from the broiler and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
- Experiment with different types of cheese like Swiss, Monterey Jack, or a blend.
- Serve with a side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete meal.
- This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to feed more people.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350-450 (estimated)
- Sugar: Low (estimated)
- Sodium: Moderate (estimated)
- Fat: Moderate (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: Moderate (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate (estimated)
- Trans Fat: Low (estimated)
- Carbohydrates: Moderate (estimated)
- Fiber: Low (estimated)
- Protein: High (estimated)
- Cholesterol: Moderate (estimated)