Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tuna Melts
Transform your lunchtime routine with these irresistible Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tuna Melts! Packed with creamy tuna salad made from canned tuna, zesty Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and tangy red onion, all blended with melty cheddar cheese, these stuffed bread rolls are the perfect marriage of texture and flavor. Hollowed-out rolls create a crispy, golden vessel for the savory filling, and a finishing brush of melted butter ensures every bite is indulgent. Ready in under 30 minutes, these tuna melts are ideal for quick family meals or cozy dinners. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve warm for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that’s anything but ordinary. Perfect for fans of easy baked recipes and cheesy delights!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk, finely diced Celery
- 0.25 cup, finely diced Red onion
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 4 medium (good for stuffing) Bread rolls
- 2 tablespoons, melted Butter
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped (optional garnish) Parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the tuna. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
Cut the tops off the bread rolls and hollow out the centers, being careful not to puncture the bottoms or sides. Set aside the removed bread for another use, like breadcrumbs.
Stuff the hollowed-out bread rolls generously with the tuna mixture, pressing it down lightly to fill the cavity.
Place the stuffed rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter to give them a golden, crispy texture when baked.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the filling is warmed through.
Remove the tuna melts from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tuna Melts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1831 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3683 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 59.9 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 953 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 264 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
