Tuna and Tomato Melts
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 407kcal
Looking for new ways to use canned tuna? Look no further! Tuna and Tomato Melts are our new family favourite weeknight dinner! All you need is a baking sheet, so there's very little clean up. Serve with a side of kettle chips for a delicious meal!
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Ingredients
- 8 slices sandwich bread (use thinly sliced bread for more crunch)
- 3 cans flaked tuna packed in water, drained well (about 15 ounces in total)
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 large tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil.
- In a mixing bowl, stir to combine the following ingredients: tuna, 2 cups of the cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, ground black pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, and onion powder. Mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Place the slices of bread onto a baking sheet and place under the broiler until lightly toasted.
- Remove bread from oven. Flip bread over and place under broiler again to lightly toast the other side.
- Remove from oven and allow the bread to cool slightly.
- Evenly distribute the tuna mixture over the toasted bread.
- Top each slice of bread with two or three slices of the tomato.
- Sprinkle over the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Place under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with extra black pepper and parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 639mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 3mg