Becky's Special Tuna Melts

Elevate your comfort food game with Becky’s Special Tuna Melts—a classic recipe reimagined for maximum flavor and texture. This crowd-pleasing dish combines flaked canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, a touch of Dijon mustard, and hints of freshness from finely diced celery, red onion, chopped parsley, and a splash of lemon juice. The mixture is generously spread over buttered sourdough bread, topped with melty cheddar cheese, and baked to perfection under the broiler until golden and bubbly. Ready in just 20 minutes, these warm, cheesy tuna melts make a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner option for the whole family. Serve with a crisp side salad or soup for a cozy, complete meal you’ll crave again and again. Perfect for anyone searching for "easy tuna melt recipes" or "best tuna melt ideas!"

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk Celery (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Bread slices (sourdough or your choice)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (sliced or shredded)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven's broiler setting or set the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced celery, red onion, fresh parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Step 3

Lightly butter one side of each bread slice and place them butter-side-down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Evenly divide the tuna mixture among the bread slices, spreading it out to cover most of the surface.

Step 5

Top each piece with a generous amount of cheddar cheese, either slices or shredded, ensuring good coverage.

Step 6

Place the baking sheet under the broiler (or in the oven) and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute or two before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Becky’s Special Tuna Melts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(329.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1215.2

Total Fat 72.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 142.0mg	0%
Sodium 1545.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 63.4IU	0%
Calcium 116.1mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 417.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 32.9%