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Easy Diner-Style Tuna Melt

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

20m

This easy diner-style tuna melt recipe features canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise and seasonings, spread onto thick slices of white bread, topped with cheese, and broiled until bubbly and golden. A quick and simple meal that brings the classic flavors of a tuna melt right to your dinner table.

Quick And Easy

Sandwiches

Tuna

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Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

(Servings: 2 servings)

Scale

One 5-ounce (142g) canned oil- or water-packed tuna, drained well

1/2 cup (120g) Hellmann's mayonnaise (see note)

2 tablespoons (10g) panko bread crumbs (optional; see note)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Two 1-inch-thick slices (for open-faced) or four 1/2-inch-thick slices (for closed sandwiches) white sandwich bread

Vegetable oil, clarified butter, and/or melted butter, for brushing the bread

4 slices Cheddar or American cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,240kcal

62%
Fat

92g

4%
Saturated Fat

29g

1%
Carbohydrates

45g

2%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

70g

3%
Cholesterol

252mg

12%
Sodium

1,760mg

88%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Easy Diner-Style Tuna Melt

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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