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All American Tuna Sandwiches Recipe

A classic comfort food elevated! This recipe for All-American Tuna Melt Sandwiches delivers a warm, gooey, and utterly satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, this recipe is easily customizable to your taste. Skip the onions, peppers, and olives if you prefer a simpler tuna melt, or add your favorite veggies for extra flavor and texture. Get ready for a taste of pure Americana!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 318.5 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for All American Tuna Sandwiches

  • American Cheese (optional; recipe mentions 'cheese' generally, no quantity specified)
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • Sweet Pickles (not found as an ingredient; recipe suggests 'pickle spears' as an optional topping, quantity not specified)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)
  • Hardboiled Egg (not found in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (recipe specifies mayonnaise)
  • 4 hot dog buns or hamburger buns
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make All American Tuna Sandwiches

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, gently combine 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional), 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper (optional), 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives (optional), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Lightly toast 4 hot dog buns or hamburger buns.
  4. Spoon the tuna salad generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
  5. Top with the other halves of the buns.
  6. Wrap each sandwich individually in aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly (if adding cheese).
  8. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

25g

Carbs

9g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Lunch Main Dish Seafood Easy Fish Sandwiches Tuna Saltwater Fish 3 Steps Or Less