Description
Mini Tuna Melts are a quick and tasty open-faced sandwich featuring a creamy tuna salad topped with melted cheese on toasted English muffin halves. Perfect as a comforting snack or light meal, these melts combine the savory flavors of tuna and cheese with the crisp texture of toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Salad
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 8 English muffin halves
- 8 slices cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Salad: In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, finely diced celery, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended to create a creamy and flavorful tuna mixture.
- Toast English Muffins: Lightly toast the English muffin halves using a toaster or oven until they are just golden and slightly crisp, which will provide a sturdy base for the tuna and cheese topping.
- Assemble Tuna Melts: Spoon an even amount of the tuna salad onto each toasted muffin half. Then, place a slice of cheese on top of the tuna mixture, evenly covering each piece.
- Broil Cheese: Arrange the assembled English muffin halves on a baking sheet and place them under a broiler set to high heat. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy the mini tuna melts warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use your preferred cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss for varied flavor.
- Make sure to watch the broiler closely as cheese can brown quickly and burn.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or chopped fresh herbs like parsley to the tuna salad.
- English muffins can be split and toasted a day ahead to save time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mini Tuna Melts, Tuna Salad Melt, English Muffin Tuna, Quick Snack, Broiled Tuna Sandwich
