Description
This Toasty Tuna Melt Muffin Stacks recipe is a quick and delicious way to transform simple canned tuna into a warm, melty sandwich experience. Perfectly toasted English muffins are topped with a flavorful tuna salad mixture, then baked with provolone cheese until bubbly and golden. Ideal for a comforting lunch or easy dinner, it serves 8 and can be ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 4 English muffins, sliced in half
Tuna Mixture
- 12 oz canned tuna (solid white albacore, packed in water, drained)
- 1 rib celery, finely diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve some dark green parts)
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 8 slices provolone cheese (or other melty cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tuna melts.
- Make Tuna Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, finely diced celery, thinly sliced green onions, sweet relish, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly to blend all the flavors evenly.
- Prepare Muffins: Place the halved English muffins on a baking sheet, cut side up, ensuring they are spaced out for even baking.
- Assemble Stacks: Spoon the tuna mixture evenly over each English muffin half, covering the surface generously.
- Add Cheese: Top each tuna-covered muffin with one slice of provolone cheese, which will melt beautifully during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and appears bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with the reserved dark green parts of the sliced green onions for freshness and color, and serve warm immediately for the best taste.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone with cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese for different flavors.
- For a healthier option, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead of regular mayonnaise.
- Make sure the tuna is well drained to avoid soggy muffins.
- Serve with a side salad or fresh veggies for a balanced meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven or microwave.
