Caprese Tuna Melts Recipes

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 MELTS

Steps:

• 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.

CAPRESE TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Cut the focaccia sices to fit a tuna steak. Then slice in half across the thickness and place onto a baking sheet.
• Place a layer of tuna across the inside of the focaccia slices followed by a layer of the sliced tomato and then torn basil leaves.
• Sprinkle with grated mozzarella and place under broiler until melted.
• Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well.
• Place toasted muffin halves, cut side up, on baking sheet.
• Divide tuna mixture evenly among the muffin halves.
• Top with tomato and cheese.
• Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

ORIGINAL TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Drain and flake tuna in a medium bowl.
• Add pickles, onion and cheese and mix well.
• Add mayonnaise and mix well.
• Fill hot dog rolls and wrap each in tin foil, twisting both ends to close.
• Place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve in corn-on-the-cob dishes with french fries and a salad.
• These can also be cooked on a grill, making them suitable for camping.

CHEESY TUNA TORTILLA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• Arrange tortillas on a flat surface.
• FILLING:.
• Combine ingredients for filling in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortilla over filling, Roll up tortilla from open end and place in prepared dish, seam side down.
• SAUCE:.
• Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and gently cook for 2-3 minutes until tender., Add next 4 ingredients. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add evaporated milk, bring to a boil, lower heat and cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Pour over tortillas,. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes, until bubbling. Remove and sprinkle with cilantro and green onions. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
• TIPS: Use part Skim Mozzarella cheese as a healthier option,.
• Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
• Serve with store bought guacomole and your favorite veggies!

GARDEN TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Mix tuna, mayo, onion, green pepper, and seasonings.
• Cover each of 4 bread slices with tuna mixture, one slice of cheese and second bread slice; spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
• Cook in skillet on medium heat until lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted.

TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onions, and pepper.
• Toast the English Muffins.
• Divide the tuna salad into four equal portions (about 2 Tbs. each).
• Spread each muffin half with one portion of the tuna salad.
• Cover with sliced onion, sliced tomato, and top it off with a slice of American cheese.
• Place the tuna melts in a microwave and melt the cheese, or place it in an oven proof dish and melt them in the oven.