Melted cheese bliss: 1 open-faced tuna melt
This open-faced tuna melt is a quick and delicious way to enjoy a classic comfort food. It features a flavorful tuna salad piled high on a single slice of bread, then topped with cheese and broiled to golden perfection. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- In a small bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, and Dijon mustard.
- Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Place the two slices of bread on a baking sheet.
- Divide the tuna mixture evenly between the two slices of bread, spreading it to cover the surface.
- Top each slice with two slices of cheddar cheese.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler and broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your broiler is set to medium heat.
- Keep a close eye on the melts while broiling as they can burn quickly.
- You can use any type of bread you prefer.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to your tuna salad, such as chopped onion or pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open-faced melt
- Calories: Approximately 400-450
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/open-faced-tuna-melt/
