Do you ever find yourself in a sandwich rut, constantly reaching for the same old same old? Well, it's time to shake things up and add a new twist to your meal plan rotation. The tuna melt is a classic deli staple that is making a comeback in a big way.
Let's dive into the delicious details of this cheesy, savory, and satisfying sandwich.
This is a "Daddy is working tonight" special dinner that my son and I enjoy quite often when his tuna hating father has a night class. He used to call them "tuna AND melts" when he was little, and the name has stuck in our house.
This is a fabulous "I don't wanna cook" meal. Just mix up the tuna with mayo, curry and cheese; spread it on the bread, add a little more cheese and throw them under the broiler.
What type of bread to use for Open Faced Tuna Melts?
There's no need to overcomplicate things by debating what type of bread to use for a sandwich. Use what you like, including gluten free bread.
I usually make them just like my mom used to make, open faced with mayo and curry powder. And while I will put the mixture on any bread we have in the house, I always remember her making them on English muffins.
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The From Our Dinner Table crew is serving up sandwiches this week to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 English muffins (cut in half)
- 2 cans tuna
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Β½ teaspoon curry powder (more or less to taste)
- ΒΎ cup cheddar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Place English muffin halves on a broiler pan. If you like a crispy crust, place under the broiler to toast for a few minutes while you mix the tuna.
- In a medium bowl combine tuna, mayonnaise and curry powder. Add Β½ cup of grated cheese. Spread mixture on the English muffin halves.
- Sprinkle the sandwiches with the remaining cheese and place under the broiler until the cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Remove and serve.
Hezzi-D
My husband always has his tuna melts on an English muffin but I make mine on bread. I really should go with the muffin because I love them. Yum!
Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng
I adore tuna melts! And if I go full keto again, they might even be enough to make the low carb bread I don't love taste good!
Ashley Marie Lecker
Tuna melts are a favorite of mine, and these look so cheesy and delicious! I can't wait t try your version.
Christie
I have been craving a tuna sandwich lately. These will be lunch one day this week for sure! I have delicious tun and lots of fun cheese to make them with.