Mini Tuna Melts: Easy, Flavorful Bites for Every Home Cook
These Mini Tuna Melts are perfect appetizers or snacks, combining the classic flavors of tuna salad with gooey cheese on crispy bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, lemon juice, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Place bread slices butter-side down on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the tuna mixture onto each piece of bread and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add capers or chopped pickles to the tuna mixture.
- Try using different types of cheese or bread for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 melts
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg