Life Changing Tuna Melt Recipe
This Life Changing Tuna Melt recipe is WAY more than just a tuna sandwich. The recipe starts with a tuna salad – but their a special secret in this recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time4 minutes mins
Total Time14 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: seafood
Keyword: Life Changing Tuna Melt Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 532kcal
Author: Corey Valley
- 4 cans 5 oz albacore tuna, drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 Tablespoons capers chopped
- juice from 1/2 lemon about 1 TB
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 slices of large thick crusty bread
- 8 thin slices of tomato
- 8 slices provolone
Heat broiler, with rack in highest position. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, garlic powder and mix until well combined.
Arrange bread on a baking sheet and spread 1/2 Tablespoon on each slice. Divide tuna salad evenly among slices, then top each with 2 slices tomato and 2 slice cheese, overlapping. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes.
Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1740mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 2.7mg