The Best Spicy Tuna Melt Recipes

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THE BEST SPICY TUNA MELT

A mildy spicy version of a family favorite. Best served with tomato soup or salad and a crunchy dill pickle.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 14m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix tuna, miracle whip, mustard, green onion, celery and spices.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Spread tuna mixture on 2 slices of bread, top with 1/4 cup of cheese each.
  • Bake for 5 minutes, turn oven to broil and melt the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 674.1, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 29.5

1 (170 g) can flaked tuna, in water, drained
1/4 cup Miracle Whip light
1/2 teaspoon spicy mustard
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 slices bread
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

TUNA MELT

Legend has it that the tuna melt was accidentally invented in the 1960s at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Charleston, S.C., when the cook didn't notice that a bowl of tuna salad had tipped over onto a grilled cheese. We may never know if this story is true, but there's no doubt that the tuna melt has become a classic American diner food. This recipe adds chopped cornichons and whole-grain mustard for a satisfying crunch and vinegary element. Extra-sharp Cheddar is a must, and as with grilled cheese, the key to achieving perfectly melted cheese and golden bread is to toast the sandwich over medium-low heat. If you prefer an open-face tuna melt, skip the top piece of bread and place the sandwich on a sheet pan under the broiler until the cheese melts.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Place the tuna in a medium bowl and flake with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, cornichons, red onion, lemon juice, dill (if using), mustard, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Depending on the size of your bread, spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup tuna salad on each of four slices of bread, heaping it in the middle slightly. Divide the cheese among the sandwiches, tearing and arranging the cheese to fit neatly. Place a piece of bread on top of each and generously spread the top piece of each sandwich with about 1/2 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-low. Place two sandwiches, buttered-side down, in the skillet, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the bottom pieces of bread are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, spread the top of the each sandwich with another 1/2 tablespoon butter. Carefully flip the sandwiches, turn the heat to low, and cook for 3 to 4 more minutes, until the bottoms are browned and the cheese is melted. Repeat with the remaining two sandwiches and serve immediately.

3 (6-ounce) cans solid, water-packed tuna, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons or small kosher dill pickles
3 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 packed tablespoon minced fresh dill (optional)
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 slices rye or sourdough bread, cut 1/2-inch thick
8 sandwich slices extra-sharp Cheddar (or 6 ounces shredded)
4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter, plus more as needed

SPICY TUNA MELT

This piquant open-face sandwich gets its kick from best-quality jarred salsa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack in top position. In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, salsa, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper. Cut baguette in half lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Top with tuna mixture and pepper Jack cheese, and broil until cheese melts and begins to turn golden, 5 minutes. To serve, cut into pieces and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and broken into pieces
3/4 cup (5 1/2 ounces) salsa
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 baguette
4 1/2 ounces pepper Jack cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

TUNA MELT

The best tuna melt recipe gives you a toasted sandwich that's properly cheesy and made with a tuna salad that's good enough to shine on its own.

Provided by Genevieve Yam

Time 45m

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Combine ½ medium onion, thinly sliced, and 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Gently mix two 5-oz. cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. chopped celery, and 1 Tbsp. chopped pickles in a medium bowl until just combined. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-low. Spread mayonnaise over 1 side of 2 slices sourdough bread. Place bread, mayo side down, in skillet; top 1 bread slice with 2 slices sharp cheddar. Cover with a lid and cook until bread is golden brown underneath and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. (The cheese should form a crispy skirt around the bread.)
  • Uncover skillet and top bread with melted cheddar with one fourth of tuna salad, then some drained reserved pickled onion. Close up sandwich and gently press down on sandwich with a spatula. Transfer to a cutting board and slice in half on a diagonal. Repeat cooking process 3 more times with more mayonnaise and remaining tuna salad, pickled onion, 6 slices sourdough bread, and 6 slices sharp cheddar to make 3 more sandwiches.
  • Serve sandwiches on plates with dill pickle spears if desired.

½ medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 (5-oz.) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
2 Tbsp. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. chopped dill pickles
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices sharp cheddar
Dill pickle spears (for serving; optional)

SPICY ASIAN TUNA MELT

I don't know about you, but I crave a little more oomph out of my tuna melts. This variety features a spicy Thai chili sauce and freshly chopped green onions to give it a little extra zing.

Provided by SuzanneThePainter

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 tuna melts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



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Steps:

  • Combine the tuna, chopped onions, hot sauce, mayo, pepper, and sesame oil in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place a medium to large skillet on low heat and add your English muffin halves all inside up onto the pan. Place even amounts of your tuna mixture to each English muffin half, top with one slice of tomato each, and sprinkle each evenly with cheese.
  • Cover and allow to cook until the cheese has melted (5-10 minutes).
  • Serve with French fries or a salad for a great, quick and tasty dinner treat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.9, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 94.5, Sodium 861.9, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 40.1

3 green onions (chopped fine)
6 ounces tuna (drained, white chunk tuna is preferred)
1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce (more if you really like it hot)
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1 medium tomatoes (sliced)
2 English muffins (lightly toasted, Bays brand preferred)
1 cup cheddar cheese (a mild cheese works best here) or 1 cup monterey jack cheese (a mild cheese works best here)

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