Description
Golden, cheesy mini tuna melts made with a creamy tuna filling and toasted until bubbly perfect as an appetizer, snack, or quick lunch.
Ingredients
2 cans tuna, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
8 mini sandwich rolls or slider buns
1 tbsp butter, melted
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Slice mini rolls in half and place bottom halves on a baking sheet.
4. Spoon tuna mixture evenly onto each roll.
5. Top with shredded cheese and place roll tops on.
6. Brush tops lightly with melted butter.
7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Add sliced tomato under the cheese for extra freshness.
Swap cheddar for Swiss or provolone for a different flavor.
These mini melts are best served hot and fresh from the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini melts
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: mini tuna melts, tuna sliders, baked tuna sandwich, easy lunch