Tuna Bumstead Sandwich

Get ready to elevate your lunch game with the irresistible Tuna Bumstead Sandwich! This warm and melty twist on a classic tuna melt combines creamy tuna salad—featuring a flavorful blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill pickle relish, and crunchy celery—with sharp cheddar cheese, all nestled in buttery toasted hot dog buns or sandwich rolls. Quick to prepare in just under 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Whether broiled until bubbly in the oven or toasted to golden perfection in a skillet, each bite delivers a satisfying combination of rich, savory, and tangy flavors. Serve these cheesy, tuna-packed sandwiches hot for a comforting meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 ounces each) Canned tuna
• 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk (finely chopped) Celery
• 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Dill pickle relish
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices Sharp cheddar cheese
• 4 Hot dog buns or sandwich rolls
• 2 tablespoons (softened) Unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, red onion, dill pickle relish, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything until well combined.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to broil on high or set a skillet to medium heat if toasting on the stovetop.

Step 4

Split the hot dog buns or sandwich rolls and spread a thin layer of softened butter on the insides of each bun.

Step 5

Spoon an even amount of tuna mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Spread it out to cover the surface.

Step 6

Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture on each sandwich.

Step 7

If using an oven, place the sandwiches open-faced on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. If using a skillet, close the sandwich with the top half of the bun and toast it in the skillet until the cheese melts, flipping occasionally for even browning (2-4 minutes per side).

Step 8

Serve the Tuna Bumstead Sandwiches immediately while the cheese is melted and gooey.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(501.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1607.0

Total Fat 104.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 217.7mg	0%
Sodium 3677.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 59.3g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 982.9mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 351.7mg	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: 57.8%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 27.6%