Creamy Homestyle Tuna Melts Food

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These quick and easy Open Faced Tuna Melts are made with cream cheese, no mayo, a little kick from the jalapenos and are the perfect last minute dinner or lunch. You can make them ahead and reheat, so they're also perfect for the lunch bag! They are also Weight Watchers friendly.

Provided by Terri Gilson

Categories     dinner     lunch     main

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fat free cream cheese (softened)
2/3 cup low-fat (sharp) old cheddar (grated)
184 gram can of tuna, flaked
1/3 cup green onions (chopped)
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp pickle juice
1 large dill pickle, finely chopped
1-2 tbsp tamed jalapenos finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
3/4 tsp minced garlic
2 kaiser buns, split in half
1/2 cup low-fat sharp (old) cheddar cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix all ingredients (except buns) together in medium bowl.
  • Slice Kaiser buns in half and top each half with tuna mixture, dividing equally among all 4 buns halves.
  • Divide 1/2 cup of garnish cheddar cheese in 4 and sprinkle on top of each half bun, dividing evenly between all 4.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then turn up to broil (500) for 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve warm with raw veggies or soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 569 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 tuna melt

EASY TUNA MELT



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Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

350 g (12oz) tuna (drained)
1 onion (finely chopped )
2 celery stalks (finely chopped )
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp dill (chopped)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 green chilli (de-seeded and chopped (or ½tsp chilli flakes))
salt and pepper (to taste )
8 slices bread (of your choice )
tomato slices
cheese (sliced )

Steps:

  • Drain the tuna then place in a mixing bowl.
  • Add finely diced onion and celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice and all the herbs and spices.
  • Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Place slices of bread on a sheetpan then toast under a hot grill/broiler.
  • Flip over then top half the slices with tuna filling, cheese and sliced tomatoes.
  • Place back in the oven and allow the cheese to melt.
  • Remove from the oven, sandwich with the remaining slices of bread and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 984 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY HOMESTYLE TUNA MELTS



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The best flavors are made at home. This cozy toasted sandwich with tuna salad with KRAFT Singles on whole wheat is comfort food at its best.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 16m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
12 slices whole wheat bread
6 KRAFT Singles
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients. Fill bread slices with tuna salad and Singles to make 6 sandwiches.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

TUNA MELT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 English muffins, split, or 4 slices sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise (optional)
1 recipe Tuna Salad, recipe follows
1 cup shredded sharp farmhouse Cheddar cheese
Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
Freshly ground black pepper,
Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
  • Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
  • In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

CLASSIC TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 large (sandwich-size) English muffins, halved
Two 12-ounce cans solid white tuna, drained
One 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Several dashes hot sauce
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices Swiss cheese
1 Roma tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.

CREAMY 2-CHEESE TUNA MELTS



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What's better than a warm homemade tuna melt? One with two types of cheese! This one features chive and onion cream cheese spread and KRAFT Singles.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 16m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
12 slices bread
6 KRAFT Singles
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese spread, tuna and onions. Fill bread slices with tuna mixture and Singles.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

MELT YOUR HEART TUNA MELT



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 12-ounce can tuna, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more if you like a creamy tuna salad
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more if desired
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped green onion, white parts and some of the green parts
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices Cheddar
4 pickle spears, for serving

Steps:

  • For the tuna: In a large bowl, break up the tuna with a fork and add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, red onions, green onions, basil, cilantro, parsley, mint and vinegar. Mix well to combine. Taste and season with salt, pepper and extra lemon juice and mayonnaise as desired.
  • For the sandwich: Brush the softened butter on 1 side of each slice of bread, setting aside some butter for cooking the sandwiches. Place the bread buttered-side down on a baking sheet. Divide the tuna among 4 slices of bread and top each with 2 slices of cheese. Complete the sandwich with the remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered-side up.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add half of the remaining butter. When the butter melts, place 2 sandwiches in the pan and cook until toasted and golden brown on each side. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. (If your pan is large enough, you can cook all the sandwiches at the same time.) Serve warm, with pickles.

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A tasty change from cheese on toast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g can tuna , whatever type you've got in the cupboard
½ a bunch of spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3thick slices of granary or wholemeal bread
50g cheddar , coarsely grated
generous pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium

SNAPPY TUNA MELTS



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I lightened up a tuna melt by switching mayo to creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Kids and adults both go for this quick meal hero. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (11 ounces) light tuna in water
1 hard-boiled large egg, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard, optional
4 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
8 slices tomato
8 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix tuna, egg, vinaigrette and, if desired, mustard. Place buns on an ungreased baking sheet, cut side up. Broil 4-6 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown., Spread tuna mixture over buns; top with tomato and cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY TUNA MELT



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An adopted recipe given a facelift. Serves 4 for a light lunch with a side salad, or 2 to 3 for supper.

Provided by woodland hues

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons vegetable oil or 2 teaspoons butter
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 small onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 (170 g) can albacore tuna, flaked (undrained weight)
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 stalk broccoli floret, diced
2 bagels, sliced in half
1 cup cheddar cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place broiler rack in position under broiler and turn on broiler.
  • Saute garlic,celery and onion in a small amount of oil or butter in a skillet. Cook until onion is just tender.
  • Drain tuna and add to skillet along with ricotta cheese, broccoli, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Cook long enough to warm ingredients through, perhaps 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • If you like your bagels to be a bit toasted, place them under broiler while tuna mixture is warming up.
  • Place bagel halves, split side up, in baking dish. Spread tuna mixture over top covering all and sprinkle cheese over top of mixture.
  • Broil 2 or 3 minutes, until cheese melts.
  • Serve at once.
  • Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat until the cheddar melts, about 5 minutes.

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