Mozzarella Tuna Melts
Get ready to elevate your lunch game with these irresistible Mozzarella Tuna Melts! This quick and easy recipe combines the creamy richness of a perfectly seasoned tuna mixture—featuring canned tuna, tangy Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and a hint of red onion—with the gooey goodness of melted mozzarella. Nestled atop slices of buttery sourdough or crusty bread, these melts are broiled to golden perfection in just minutes. Ideal for busy weekdays or a casual weekend meal, they strike the perfect balance of savory flavor and satisfying texture. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve hot for a dish that’s as comforting as it is delicious. Whether you're searching for a simple tuna melt recipe, a creative sandwich idea, or a fast crowd-pleasing lunch, this recipe has you covered!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (drained)
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk Celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Slices of sourdough or crusty bread
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your broiler on high.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread.
Place the bread slices, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.
Evenly distribute the tuna mixture onto the unbuttered side of each bread slice.
Top the tuna mixture with an even layer of mozzarella cheese.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler, about 4-6 inches away from the heat source, and broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the tuna melts cool for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.4 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3456 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.0 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 65.5 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 917 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 627 mg | 13% | |
*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.
