Mozzarella Tuna Melts

Name: Mozzarella Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise; 4 hamburger buns, split; 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 tomato slices; 4 lettuce leaves

While the soup simmers, Jo assembles tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. "Our daughter's home economics teacher shared the recipe for these all-American favorites," she notes. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then Jo just pops the sandwiches in the oven.

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread on bottom of buns; set bun tops aside. Top tuna mixture with a slice of cheese and tomato.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 272 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.

Originally published as Mozzarella Tuna Melts in Quick Cooking January/February 2001

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Qwertio

May 5, 2014

These are phenomenal. A great quick supper. I had 5oz cans of tuna, so I used two and slightly increased the mayo. I also added a diced dill pickle spear. Like others, I left off the tomato, just because I wasn't in the mood for it. :-) Awesome!
LibbiPeach

Jul 31, 2011

I don't typically like tuna salad sandwiches, but this one is nice and fresh and pleasing. I leave the tomato off of part of them in the cooking as my husband doesn't like "cooked" tomatoes, but i do. I've made this one several times now. Another nice and quick, yet pleasing dish.
LAdussen

Jun 17, 2011

So easy and delicious! The whole family loves this recipe.
LizCav

Jun 15, 2010

Nice easy dinner. I left out the tomato, but it's a great simple summer meal.