Tuna Cheese Melts

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Transform your lunch routine with these irresistibly crispy and creamy Tuna Cheese Melts! This quick and easy recipe combines tender canned tuna, tangy Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and zesty red onion for a flavorful tuna salad base. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and nestled on buttery sourdough or whole-grain bread, these open-faced melts are baked to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a satisfying lunch, a light dinner, or even a comforting snack, these melts deliver the perfect balance of texture and flavor with every bite. Pair them with a fresh side salad or a bowl of soup for a complete, crave-worthy meal. Whether you're feeding the family or sharing with guests, these Tuna Cheese Melts are a savory crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make on repeat!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna (in water)
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk Celery (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 pieces Bread slices (sourdough or whole grain recommended)
• 4 pieces Cheddar cheese slices
• 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

3. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until everything is well combined.

4. Lightly butter one side of each bread slice. Place the slices buttered-side down onto a baking sheet.

5. Spread an even layer of the tuna mixture over the unbuttered side of each bread slice.

6. Top each tuna-covered slice with a slice of cheddar cheese.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

8. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (189.3g)

Calories		435
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		27.4 g	35%
	Saturated Fat	11.7 g	59%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		75 mg	25%
Sodium		1115 mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate		22.0 g	8%
	Dietary Fiber	2.3 g	8%
	Total Sugars	2.5 g
Protein		26.9 g	54%
Vitamin D		1.7 mcg	9%
Calcium		248 mg	19%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		266 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 986 cal (55.8%%)

Protein: 429 cal (24.3%%)

Carbs: 352 cal (20.0%%)