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How to Make a Tuna Melt
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:10min
The tuna melt recipe is a classic that combines tuna and cheese in a delicious open-faced sandwich. Chef John's shares a secret specialty here.
Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:52:27 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
71
High
Glycemic Load
11
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories503.9 kcal (25%)
Total Fat37 g (53%)
Carbs14.9 g (6%)
Sugars0.3 g (0%)
Protein27.9 g (56%)
Sodium1111.2 mg (56%)
Fiber1.5 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
1 x 6.5 ounceoil-packed tuna
jar, drained
2 tablespoonscelery
finely diced
1 tablespoongreen onion
minced
2 teaspoonscapers
drained
2 tablespoonsmayonnaise
or more to taste
1 teaspoonchile paste
Asian, such as sambal oelek
⅓ cupfresh mozzarella cheese
salt
to taste
ground black pepper
to taste
2 tablespoonsbutter
softened, divided
2slices French bread
thick
¼ cupshredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
divided
1 pinchcayenne pepper
or to taste
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