Garden Tuna Melts Recipe

Quick & easy Garden Tuna Melts, a family favorite! This recipe, inspired by Kraft, is perfect for busy weeknights. Creamy tuna salad with crunchy veggies is nestled between buttery bread and melted cheese for a satisfying and delicious meal. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 388.6 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.9 (14 Reviews)
Garden Tuna Melts

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garden Tuna Melts

  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna (drained)
  • Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or more, to taste)
  • Bread
  • 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite)

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How to Make Garden Tuna Melts

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (5 ounce) can tuna (drained), 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Spread the tuna salad evenly over 4 slices of bread. Top each with 1 slice of cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your favorite) and another slice of bread to make 4 sandwiches.
  3. Spread the outsides of each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

48g

Carbs

10g