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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
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: seafood
Keyword: Life Changing Tuna Melt Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 532kcal
Author: Corey Valley

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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