Classic Tuna Melt

Transform your pantry staples into comfort food perfection with these golden, bubbly tuna melts. Featuring creamy seasoned tuna, fresh tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese broiled to perfection on whole wheat toast - it's the ultimate satisfying meal that's ready in minutes!

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sandwich, Tuna

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Chopping Board

Chef's Knife

Heatproof Bowl

Ingredients

4 slices whole wheat bread
2 6 ounce cans chunk light tuna, drained
1 medium shallot minced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot sauce such as Tabasco
Fresh ground pepper to taste
2 tomatoes sliced
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the broiler.
Toast bread in a toaster until golden brown.
Combine tuna, shallot, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt, hot sauce and pepper in a medium bowl.
Spread 1/4 cup of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
Top with tomato slices and 2 tablespoons cheese per sandwich.
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Can substitute regular mayonnaise for reduced-fat if preferred

Try different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or Gruyère for flavor variations

Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels to prevent soggy sandwiches

Can be made open-faced or as traditional sandwiches by adding a top slice of bread

Tuna mixture can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and stored in refrigerator

For extra flavor, add diced celery or capers to the tuna mixture

Watch carefully under broiler as cheese can go from golden to burnt quickly

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