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Two chicken salad sandwiches with lettuce and diced vegetables are served on round buns, expertly selected like the best bread for tuna melt. They rest on parchment paper, accompanied by fresh cucumber spears.

Baked Tuna Melt

Melissa Griffiths
The best bread for tuna melt starts with a thick bun, that offers a sturdy foundation for this yummy sandwich. A classic tuna melt is so simple to throw together and makes the perfect lunch. Filling, flavorful, and great to make ahead!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

For the Tuna Filling

  • 10 ounces tuna (two small cans, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons dill pickles (chopped)
  • ⅓ cup red pepper (chopped, about half of a pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons green onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper ( or to taste)

For the Sandwiches

  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 6 slices cheese (Monterey jack, or your favorite)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400° F.
  • Prepare the tuna filling by mixing together all of the ingredients until well combined.
  • Place a bottom hamburger bun piece onto a piece of foil and then top the bun with about ¼ cup of tuna filling.
  • Top with a slice of cheese and the top hamburger bun.
  • Bring the sides of the foil up and wrap the sandwich completely.
  • Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • After opening your tuna cans, drain them thoroughly and even press with a fork to remove excess liquid. This prevents a watery tuna salad that can make your sandwich soggy.
  • When making multiple sandwiches, arrange them on a sheet pan and prepare them all at once.
  • Place cold cheese on warm toasted bread, then add room temperature tuna salad. You'll be able to achieve a perfect cheese melt without overcooking the bread.
  • Build your sandwich in this order: toasted bread, cheese slice, tuna salad, more cheese, top bread. This creates a sealed environment that holds everything together beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 831mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 11.5mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 2.5mg
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