Description
Ina Garten’s ultimate tuna melts combine rich, tangy ingredients for a classic comfort sandwich. Crusty sourdough, premium tuna, and melted cheese create a satisfying lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 jars (6 to 8 oz/170 to 226 g) imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
- 4 oz (115 g) Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
- ¾ cup (180 ml) good mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s)
- ½ cup (120 ml) diced hearts of celery (¼-inch pieces)
- ½ cup (120 ml) minced scallions (3 scallions, white and light green parts)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) minced fresh dill
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 oz (28 g) microgreens
- 1 tsp (5 ml) anchovy paste (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tuna Preparation: Delicately flake canned tuna in a mixing bowl. Integrate finely chopped celery, scallions, and fresh dill, creating a harmonious mixture.
- Seasoning Blend: Incorporate lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk mayonnaise and anchovy paste until smooth, gently folding into the tuna mixture to create a creamy, well-seasoned filling.
- Bread Preparation: Preheat broiler to high. Toast bread slices until golden, arranging them on a rimmed baking sheet in a single, uniform layer.
- Assembly: Spread tuna mixture evenly across each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage. Generously top with grated cheese, completely blanketing the tuna layer.
- Broiling: Position baking sheet under broiler. Monitor closely as cheese melts, developing a light golden-brown surface with subtle bubbling, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Serving: Remove from broiler, allow brief cooling. Transfer to serving plates, optionally slicing diagonally. Serve immediately while warmth and crispiness are at their peak.
Notes
- Flake Tuna Carefully: Use a fork to gently separate tuna into uniform, delicate pieces for the best texture and even distribution of ingredients.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Combining mayonnaise with anchovy paste creates a rich, umami-packed base that elevates the classic tuna melt.
- Watch Broiler Closely: Cheese can quickly burn under high heat, so keep a close eye during the 1-2 minute melting process to achieve perfect golden-brown color.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy these tuna melts right away while the cheese is hot and bubbly, and the bread remains crisp for maximum deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg