Description
A delightful open-faced tuna melt, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe features tender tuna salad piled on a single slice of toasted bread, broiled with melted cheese until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
- 1 slice of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or provolone work well)
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, and pickle relish.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Mix well.
- Toast one side of each slice of bread.
- Place the untoasted side of one slice of bread onto a baking sheet.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the untoasted side of the bread.
- Top the tuna mixture with the slice of cheese.
- Broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of paprika or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the tuna mixture.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can bake the open-faced tuna melt at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 open-faced sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Low
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate