Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise Recipe

Elevate your lunchtime classic with these gourmet Tuna Melts! Creamy horseradish mayonnaise meets perfectly seasoned tuna salad, all baked to bubbly, cheesy perfection. This Food Network Magazine-inspired recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 539.6 kcal
Protein 80g
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Ingredients for Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise

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How to Make Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C). Position a rack in the upper third of the oven.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna (drained), 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar. Mix well.
  3. Season the tuna mixture generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish.
  5. Spread the horseradish mayonnaise evenly on 4 slices of bread.
  6. Mound the tuna salad onto the prepared bread slices, spreading it evenly.
  7. Top each tuna salad mound with 1 slice of cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese), tearing as needed to cover the tuna.
  8. Season 2 large tomato slices with salt.
  9. Place 2 tomato slices on top of each sandwich, followed by another cheese slice.
  10. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve immediately with dill pickles, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

59g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise?

Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise?

Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise has approximately 539.6 calories per serving, with about 80 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 46 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise?

The key ingredients for Tuna Melts With Horseradish Mayonnaise are Mayonnaise, Solid White Tuna, Celery, Scallions, Fresh Parsley, Apple Cider Vinegar. See the full list with measurements above.

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