Teeny Tiny 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

TINY TUNA MELTS



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Kids (and adults) will gobble up these savory snacks.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (3 ounces) tuna, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
16 small crackers
1/4 cup shredded cheddar

Steps:

  • Stir together tuna, drained, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Heat broiler of toaster oven (or oven). On a foil-lined baking sheet, arrange crackers. Top with tuna mixture and shredded cheddar. Broil until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 14 g

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.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 7-ounce cans oil-packed light tuna (preferably Italian)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 whole pitas, each split into 2 rounds
4 ounces muenster or halloumi cheese, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the tuna, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Toss the tuna, reserved oil, 1/4 cup parsley, the olives, red onion, the juice of 1/2 lemon, the smoked paprika, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Spread the tuna salad on 4 of the pita halves; top with the cheese and the remaining pita halves.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, add the sandwiches and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, the remaining 1/4 cup parsley, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Cut the tuna melts into wedges. Serve with the arugula salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707, Fat 38 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 106 milligrams, Sodium 1198 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 52 grams

TEENY TINY TUNA MELTS



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Great for parties or the family to munch on! Easy too! Yum! Got this from a box of Ritz whole wheat crackers.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 dozen melts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained, flaked
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
48 whole wheat crackers (Ritz round crackers)
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayonnaise and celery until well blended.
  • Top each cracker with 1 teaspoon of the tuna mixture.
  • Sprinkle top with 1/2 teaspoon of cheese.
  • Place 6 topped crackers on microwaveable plate.
  • Microwave on HIGH 15 seconds or until topping is heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Or place all the topped crackers on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Sprinkle top of crackers with black pepper.
  • Repeat with the remaining topped crackers if using microwave.
  • Enjoy!

TINY TUNA MELTS



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Layered over crunchy crackers and ready in less than 15 minutes, these tasty tuna melts are sure to be your new favorite Healthy Living appetizer.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 12m

Yield Makes 4 doz. or 16 servings, three topped crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (6 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo
1/4 cup chopped celery
48 round buttery crackers with whole wheat
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Mix tuna, mayo and celery until well blended. Top each cracker with 1 tsp. of the tuna mixture; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of the cheese.
  • Place 6 topped crackers on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 15 sec. or until topping is heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Repeat with the remaining topped crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 160 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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

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