Best New England Tasty Tuna Melt Recipes

TASTY TUNA MELT, NO MAYO

Steps:

• Lightly toast the bread slices in a toaster.
• Combine the onions, parsley, and tuna in mixing bowl. You can add hot sauce or other spices if you want to jazz it up.
• Add the lime juice to the bowl and mix it all up with a fork. You can substitute lemon juice for lime juice if needed.
• Place the bread on a baking sheet. Cover each slice with the tuna mixture.
• Cut the cheese into slices and then cover each sandwich with a thin layer of cheese.
• Place the sandwiches under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling a bit.
• (Optional) You can also add a fresh slice of tomato or avocado to each sandwich and then broil for 1 or 2 more minutes. (If you broil much longer than that the tomato or avocado can get mushy).
• (Optional) If you like a firmer sandwich, melt a tablespoon of butter in a skillet and then transfer the cooked sandwiches to the skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes, until the bottom of the bread is buttery and firm.
• Serve them while they're hot.

TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and set the rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source.
• Spread the bread out on a baking sheet and toast. Spread the toasted muffins or bread with the mayonnaise, if using. Top with the Tuna Salad and then the shredded cheese. Place the baking sheet under the broiler and heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
• In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion, and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, and season with pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, if using.

TUNA MELT RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, pickle relish, salt, and pepper until well combined.
• On a cutting board, butter one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread over so it is buttered-side down. Divide the tuna mixture between 2 slices of bread. Top with the cheddar cheese, then place the other slices of bread on top, buttered-side out.
• Heat a large pan over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook, without moving, for about 2 minutes, until golden brown. Carefully flip the sandwiches over and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted, 2 minutes more.
• Transfer the tuna melts to a cutting board and cut in half. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

TUNA MELT

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.

NEW ENGLAND TASTY TUNA MELT

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut the English Muffins in half horizontally; place cut side up on a cookie sheet; lightly toast in the oven; remove from oven but leave the broiler on.
• In a bowl, combine the tuna, relish, onion, celery, Old Bay, mayonnaise, and radishes using 2 forks to mash the salad.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Use a large scoop to mound the salad evenly on top of the 8 muffin halves.
• Top each mound with tomato and cheese slices; place the open face sandwiches under the broiler to melt the cheese; serve immediately.