Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tuna Melts Recipe

Upgrade your tuna melt game! This recipe transforms classic tuna melts into cheesy, baked, handheld heaven. Kaiser rolls are generously stuffed with a creamy tuna salad, ooey-gooey cheese, and baked to perfection in foil. Get ready for a flavor explosion that will satisfy your tuna, cheese, and sandwich cravings! Customize it with your favorite additions – pimentos, olives, celery – the possibilities are endless. A must-try for any occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 377.5 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tuna Melts

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How to Make Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tuna Melts

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, capers, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise inside each Kaiser roll.
  4. Divide the tuna salad evenly among the rolls, filling each generously.
  5. Top each filled roll with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Wrap each stuffed roll tightly in aluminum foil.
  7. Place the foil-wrapped rolls on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are heated through.
  8. Carefully remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

24g

Carbs

13g