Tuna Melt
Once you try this version, you will throw out your other recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time6 minutes mins
Total Time16 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Tuna Melt
Servings: 6
Author: Amanda Rettke- iamhomesteader.com
Tomato Relish
- ½ cup (90 g) tomato, diced
- ¼ cup (61 g) dill pickles, diced
- ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon cilantro, finely diced
Tuna Melt
- 1 loaf french bread (9 inches)
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
- ½ cup (119.5 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ tablespoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons shallot, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle, finely diced
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Tomato Relish
In a small mixing bowl, combine tomato, pickles, red onion, and cilantro. Set aside.
Tuna Melt
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Slice French bread into 1-inch sandwich slices.
Places slices in baking pan and lightly coat the top with butter.
Bake for 5 minutes and then flip, lightly coat the opposite side with melted butter and bake for another 5 minutes (slices should be a light golden brown).
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, salt, shallot, pickle, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Remove bread from oven and spread tuna mixture on the bread. Top each with one slice of mozzarella.
Return baking dish to oven and broil for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Top with tomato relish and serve immediately.
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