Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Tuna Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces, weight Tuna; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Onion; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper; 1 whole Fresh Jalapeno, Finely Chopped; 2 whole Hard Boiled Eggs, Chopped; 6 whole Sweet Gerkins, Sliced; ⅓ cups Mayonnaise; 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard; Splash Of Pickle Juice; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 6 whole English Muffins Split; 12 slices Cheese (Swiss, Provolone, Muenster)

Servings: persons

5 ounces, weight Tuna
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Onion
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper
1 whole Fresh Jalapeno, Finely Chopped
2 whole Hard Boiled Eggs, Chopped
6 whole Sweet Gerkins, Sliced
⅓ cups Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
Splash Of Pickle Juice
Salt And Pepper, to taste
6 whole English Muffins Split
12 slices Cheese (Swiss, Provolone, Muenster)

1
Combine tuna with onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, eggs, and gerkins.
2
Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon, and pickle juice.
3
Add salt and pepper.
4
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed; be sure not to undersalt.
5
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6
Place English muffin halves on a large cookie sheet.
7
Place a large spoonful of tuna salad on each of the twelve English muffin halves.
8
Use the spoon to spread/flatten.
9
Put pan into the oven for five minutes, then briefly remove and lay a slice of cheese on each muffin.
10
Return to oven and turn on broiler.
11
Watch carefully to avoid burning; bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
12
Remove from oven and serve immediately.

626

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces, weight Tuna, 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Onion, 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper, 1 whole Fresh Jalapeno, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Tuna Melts falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Melts

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Variations & substitutions

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