Tuna Melt Sandwiches
This classic tuna melt sandwich recipe calls for rye bread and cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses.
1 small sandwiches of tuna melt sandwiches (This classic tuna melt sandwich recipe calls for rye bread and cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses.) contains 417 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 21% carbs, 53% fat, and 26% protein. This is a good source of protein (48% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 3 small sandwiches
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese ½ cup, shredded or 57g
Directions
- Turn on the broiler and arrange a rack 6 inches below the element. In a small bowl, combine the tuna (including the oil it's packed in), mayonnaise, mustard, capers and brine, and parsley. Using a fork, mix well to combine. In another small bowl, combine the cheeses. Lightly toast the bread on both sides. Evenly distribute the tuna salad on half the slices and sprinkle with the cheese mixture. Transfer the tuna-and-cheese-covered slices to a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Top with the reserved toasted bread slices and serve.
- Recipe by: CHOW Editors (source: https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/tuna-melt-sandwiches-31385)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 small sandwiches of tuna melt sandwiches (142g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 | |
| Fats | 24g | 31% |
| Saturated fats | 9g | 47% |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 38% |
| Carbs | 22g | 8% |
| Net carbs | 19g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 10% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 27g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 9g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0.2g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |
