Tuna Melt on Ciabatta

Melt sandwiches have been on menus at traditional America diners as far back as the 1940s. The idea of melts is a variation of the grilled cheese sandwich. This recipe gives that basic tuna melt, an open-face lift thanks to a few extra ingredients and some crusty bread.

Using a sharper or older cheese like sharp American Wisconsin Cheddar, Canadian Aged Cheddar, Swiss or Muenster will impart a delicious rich flavour. The melted cheese will also help all the topping ingredients stick to the bread.

I like to use Ciabatta bread sliced lengthwise. Buy a ciabatta baguette then cut off about 10 inches. Now cut this piece lengthwise. You’ll now place these 2 pieces, crusty side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Spread the tuna mixture over the tops of the bread pieces. 

Tuna Melt on Ciabatta

Kevin Lamoureux

The classic blend of tuna salad with melted sharp cheese, served open-face on crusty bread.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Course lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 2

Calories 529 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 (170g, 5 oz) can of tuna drained
• ½ cup sweet red pepper diced
• ½ cup dill pickle finely chopped
• ½ rib celery diced
• 1 green onion chopped
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese medium or old
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• ½ tsp black pepper fresh ground
• 2, 10- inch slices of Ciabatta crusty white bread

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 450 F
• Mix all ingredients except the bread.
• Spread the mixture over the bread slices on a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes
• Broil for 2 minutes

Notes

You can substitute french baguette bread.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 1mg

Keyword Tuna Melt

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