Tropical Tuna Melts Recipe
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Tropical Tuna Melts

By: Renee Sagmoe 
"Bring the taste of the Caribbean to your kitchen with these open-faced sandwiches. Renée Sagmoe of Champlin, Minnesota uses pineapple rings to add a tangy twist to traditional tuna melts. 'Consider replacing the English muffins with bagels,' she suggests."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (38)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 2 English muffins, split and toasted
  • 1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained
  • 4 slices processed American cheese

Directions

  1. Combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, salt and lemon-pepper; spread over muffin halves. Top each with a slice of pineapple and cheese. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2007 by Heather   view full review
This is so yummy. Instead of sliced pineapple I used tidbits and added it to the salad. It was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by FroggyB   view full review
Quick, easy, and pleased the whole family! I used well-drained crushed pineapple & french...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by DAIBREAK   view full review
Yeah... I was TOTALLY skeptical about this recipe. For some reason I just couldn't wrap my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
These were absolutely delicious! I used fresh shredded cheddar cheese instead of an american...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by jukie   view full review
These were really good. My husband and I made them for a busy weeknight meal with some creamy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2009 by Lisa Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this was great- thanks.. couldn't keep anything for leftovers, with a family of six, i had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by Cyndimarion   view full review
I made some adjustments to this recipe. I used french bread. I put in sriracha sauce and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by shawnabear5   view full review
Had one of those days where I just didn't want to cook so I tried this recipe and WOW. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by sthom   view full review
EXCELLENT recipe. I used drained crushed pineapple and added a bit of red pepper flakes so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by chelle   view full review
My kids were skeptical. But they loved them. The only thing we all didn't like is that in the...

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