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Tuna Melts

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"Delicious melted cheesy tuna sandwiches." — P. Kelly

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 small sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a mixing bowl, combine sweet onion, drained tuna, mozzarella, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
Spread tuna mixture on slices of French bread to form a sandwich. Place sandwiches on a cookie sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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YUM! But seriously, 1 cup of mayo? I used 2 tablespoons. 4 stars because if I would have used 1 cup of mayo, I'm positive this would have been inedible. I omitted the onions, added a shake of garlic salt, and a little dill relish. I've never tried mozzarella on a tuna melt before, but it was awesome. Thank you!

—CookinBug

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Jan 27, 2004

Too much mayonnaise and lacks flavor. Maybe use 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and add some garlic salt and black pepper.

—Wilemon

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Nov 13, 2008

Years ago my mom used to make chicken melts but she couldn't remember how she made them. As soon as I read this recipe, I knew this was it. She substituted canned chicken for the tuna, same amount of mayo (I used light), onion optional, cheddar cheese on a toasted english muffin. Bake it in the oven until warm and cheese is melted. Yum!! Thanks for helping me recreate my mom's recipe.

—amanda

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Nov 20, 2006

This recipe quickly became a family favorite. My little variation the recipe: I place premade Buttermilk Biscuit dough in muffin molds, top them with the tuna mixture, sprinkle bbq seasoning on top and bake in over according to instructions on pack of biscuit dough. Yummmmmmmmy!

—melaniebousquet

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Jun 21, 2012

There is no such thing as too much mayonaise.

—Dan

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Jun 09, 2011

Great tuna melt. I did add about 2T of pickle relish and a few shakes of a garlic/dill seasoning blend. Didn't measure mayo, just eyeballed until I had the consistency I wanted (remember, it will dry out a bit while in the oven).

—BARNKITTY

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Sep 28, 2005

This is so easy to make and it is a real treat ... Have tried them both warm and cold - as I wrapped them and brought them along to a picknic..

—LILLELI

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Jul 23, 2003

WAAAY to much mayo! Mind you, I ate tuna sandwiches throughout my entire third pregnancy because I craved them so badly, (not to mention I love them) and this was a nice change. Try adding a little hot Giardinera relish to zest it up a bit! Thanks P. Kelly!

—I'm nuts too...

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Nutrition

Calories
483 kcal
24%

Carbohydrates
34.1 g
11%

Cholesterol
41 mg
14%

Fat
27.7 g
43%

Fiber
1.5 g
6%

Protein
24.5 g
49%

Sodium
716 mg
29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tuna Melts

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 483
Calories from Fat: 249

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.7g 43 %
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33 %
Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
Sodium 716mg 29 %
Potassium 211mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.1g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 6 %
Protein 24.5g 49 %
Sugars 2.4g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 32 %
Iron 28 %
Thiamin 31 %
Niacin 100 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 50 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.