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Tuna Melt Sandwiches

Name: Tuna Melt Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chopped celery; 3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese; 1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 6 hamburger buns, split

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022

When our children were young, I often fixed this warm tuna melt sandwich recipe. They go well with chips and a salad for a quick lunch. —Carole Anhalt, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Tuna Melt Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup diced cheddar cheese
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, softened
6 hamburger buns, split

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; set aside. Spread butter over cut sides of buns. Spread tuna mixture on bun bottoms; replace tops. Wrap in foil.
Bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Tuna Melt Sandwich Tips

Is a tuna melt served hot or cold?

Tuna melts are traditionally served hot. If you're a huge tuna lover, check out these canned tuna recipes.

What sides go with tuna melts?

Tuna melts pair well with many sides! Some of our favorites are air-fryer potato chips, fresh veggies with dill dip or one of these macaroni salad recipes.

What tuna melt variations can I try?

Try making your tuna melt with one of our favorite tuna brands. Or try swapping out cheddar cheese for Swiss or mozzarella (or one of our favorite dairy-free cheese brands).

Research contributed by Christina Herbst, Taste of Home Assistant Digital Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 363 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.