Oven Baked Tuna Melt on Ciabatta
This easy Oven Baked Tuna Melt Sandwich layers creamy tuna, tomatoes, and cheddar on ciabatta for a warm, flavorful upgrade to the classic.
Servings 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 slices ciabatta or other substantial bread
- 12 ounces canned tuna packed in oil well drained
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot (or substitute green onion)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (regular or reduced fat)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
- 2 roma tomatoes sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn the oven on to broil. Place the bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven at least 6-inches below the broiler unit and toast until the bread is a light golden color.4 slices ciabatta or other substantial bread
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, shallot (or green onion), mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.12 ounces canned tuna packed in oil, 2 tablespoons minced shallot, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley, ⅛ teaspoon salt, Pepper to taste
- Spread ¼ of the tuna mixture on each slice of toast.
- Top with a few tomato slices and 2 tablespoons of cheese on each.2 roma tomatoes, ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Broil the sandwiches until the cheese is bubbling and golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
- My preference is always to purchase tuna packed in oil. The difference in calories is really small but the difference in flavor is tremendous.
- I like to use ciabatta bread or rolls because they're a sturdy bread that stands up to the moisture from the tuna filling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
