Description
These Toasty Tuna Melt Muffin Stacks are a quick and delicious twist on the classic tuna melt sandwich. Using English muffins as the base, they’re topped with a flavorful tuna salad mixture and melty provolone cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner, these stacks offer a satisfying combination of creamy, savory, and crunchy textures in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the 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 for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Muffin Stacks
- 4 English muffins, sliced in half
- 8 slices provolone cheese (or other melty cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the tuna melt stacks.
- Mix the tuna salad: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the drained tuna, finely diced celery, thinly sliced green onions (except reserved dark greens), sweet relish, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Prepare the muffins: Arrange the English muffin halves evenly on a baking sheet, ready for the toppings.
- Assemble the stacks: Spoon an even amount of the tuna mixture over each muffin half, spreading it out to cover the surface.
- Add the cheese: Place one slice of provolone cheese on top of each tuna-topped muffin half.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven, sprinkle with the reserved dark green parts of the sliced green onions for freshness, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone with cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese based on preference.
- For a healthier variation, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead.
- Adding a slice of tomato before baking can add extra moisture and flavor.
- These stacks can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Serve alongside a crisp salad or soup to make a complete meal.
