Cheesy Tuna Melts
Cheesy Tuna Melts pair toasty English muffins with a savory tuna and celery salad, juicy tomato slices, and bubbling Cheddar for a satisfying crunch and gooey finish. They’re nostalgic, no-fuss, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch when you want something warm, salty, and comforting.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Tuna Melts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to broil.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the tuna, celery, mayonnaise, and salt. Spread the tuna mixture onto the toasted muffin halves and set them on a baking sheet. Place a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese on each half.
- 3
Broil until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 235.0 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 15.07 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 16.35 g 6%
- Total Fat 12.79 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 5.81 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 43.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 391.98 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.92 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 275.32 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 129.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.32 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.0 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Tuna Melts is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Tuna in Water, Celery, Cheddar Cheese, and English Muffin. Each serving provides about 235.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Tuna Melts made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Tuna in Water, Celery, Cheddar Cheese, English Muffin, Mayonnaise. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Tuna Melts?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 235.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Tuna Melts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cheesy Tuna Melts healthy?
- Cheesy Tuna Melts has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 235.0 calories and 15.07 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 391.98 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.81 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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