Tuna Melt Sliders
Tuna Melt Sliders deliver gooey Cheddar layered with tangy tuna salad on soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls. A Dijon-garlic butter brush bakes into the tops, adding a toasty, aromatic crunch that contrasts the melty center. Perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight, they’re rich, satisfying, and built for sharing.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tuna Melt Sliders, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the bottom halves of the rolls in the prepared dish, cut side up.
- 2
In a bowl, stir together the tuna, celery, mayonnaise, relish, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
- 3
Place 6 slices of Cheddar cheese on the rolls, spread the tuna mixture over the Cheddar, and top with the remaining 6 slices of Cheddar.
- 4
Set the top halves of the rolls in place, cut side down. Stir together the butter, Dijon, dill, and garlic until combined. Brush all but 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls. Loosely cover the rolls with aluminum foil.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- 6
Remove and discard the foil. Continue baking at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) until the cheese is completely melted, about 5 minutes more.
- 7
Brush the remaining butter mixture evenly over the rolls. Serve immediately. Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein.
- Calories 309.69 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 23.71 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 6.26 g 2%
- Total Fat 21.61 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 8.2 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.35 mg High 27%
- Sodium 499.51 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 0.81 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 73.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 99.0 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tuna Melt Sliders is made with 12 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tuna in Water, Celery, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 309.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuna Melt Sliders made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tuna in Water, Celery, Dijon Mustard, Dried Dill. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tuna Melt Sliders?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 309.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuna Melt Sliders easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Tuna Melt Sliders healthy?
- Tuna Melt Sliders has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 309.69 calories and 23.71 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 499.51 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.2 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Celery and Garlic, 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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