Tuna Melt Burger

Delicious and easy, this tuna melt makes a yummy lunch or dinner. Each sandwich bakes in it's own foil package, so there's an added bonus of easy cleanup.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 min

Delicious and easy, this tuna melt makes a yummy lunch or dinner. Each sandwich bakes in it's own foil package, so there's an added bonus of easy cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Tuna, water packed
  • 2 cup Celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tbsp American cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp Light mayonnaise
  • 1 piece(s) Instant minced onion
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 12 oz Whole wheat bread

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Drain tuna and break the meat apart with a fork.
  3. Wash and chop the celery and shred the cheese.
  4. Mix tuna, celery, cheese, light mayonnaise, dried onion, salt, and pepper into a medium mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.
  5. Divide tuna mixture into six portions, place one portion on six slices of whole wheat bread. Then place a single slice of bread on top of each. (you will make a total of 6 sandwiches).
  6. Wrap each sandwich on a square of aluminum foil, folding edges securely.
  7. Bake about 20 minutes or until hot in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.
  8. Remove from oven. Pierce foil to release steam before serving.

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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