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Classic Tuna Melts

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 open faced melts
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A comforting open faced sandwich with creamy tuna salad and bubbly melted cheddar on crisp toasted bread.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans tuna in water, about 160 grams each, drained well
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 thick slices bread
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet.
  4. Spread tuna mixture over bread, top with tomato slices and shredded cheddar.
  5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts.
  6. Broil 1 to 2 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
  7. Cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

  • Toast bread lightly before topping for extra crispness.
  • Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
  • Serve immediately for best texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 open faced melt
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg