Tarragon Tuna Melts
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Tarragon Tuna Melts, a warm and flavorful twist on the classic tuna sandwich. Featuring a creamy tuna salad infused with fresh tarragon, zesty lemon juice, and savory Dijon mustard, this dish is layered on buttery sourdough bread and topped with melted, golden cheddar cheese. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, these melts are baked to perfection and finished with a quick broil for a bubbly, irresistible topping. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a cozy weekend treat, these open-faced tuna melts pair beautifully with a crisp side salad or a steaming bowl of soup. Satisfy your cravings for a hearty, protein-packed meal with this irresistible recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans (drained) Canned tuna
- 0.333 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) Fresh tarragon
- 2 stalks (finely sliced) Green onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Sourdough bread slices
- 2 tablespoons (softened) Unsalted butter
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh tarragon, green onions, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix together until evenly combined.
Lightly spread the softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Place the buttered side of the bread down on a baking sheet. Divide the tuna mixture evenly among the four slices, spreading it in an even layer on the unbuttered side of the bread.
Top each tuna-topped slice with one slice of cheddar cheese.
Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the bread edges are lightly toasted.
Switch the oven to broil mode and broil for 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to ensure the cheese becomes golden but does not burn.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the melts cool slightly before serving.
Serve hot as is, or with a side of salad or soup for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 3448 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1123 mg | 24% | |
*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.
