Tuna Melt Burger
LunchEasy

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.

30 min6 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 sandwich (120g)

261

Calories

14g

Protein

34g

Carbs

8g

Fat

5g

Fiber

4g

Sugar

703mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 17 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

  • tuna, water packed

    1 can · 5 ounce

  • celery

    2 · medium stalks, chopped

  • American cheese

    1/2 cup · shredded

  • light mayonnaise

    1/4 cup

  • instant minced onion

    1 tablespoon

  • salt

    1/4 teaspoon

  • black pepper

    1/8 teaspoon

  • wheat bread

    12 whole · slices

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash hands with soap and water.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven to 350 °F.

  3. 3

    Drain tuna and break the meat apart with a fork.

  4. 4

    Wash and chop the celery and shred the cheese.

  5. 5

    Mix tuna, celery, cheese, light mayonnaise, dried onion, salt, and pepper into a medium mixing bowl with a wooden spoon.

  6. 6

    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).

  7. 7

    Wrap each sandwich on a square of aluminum foil, folding edges securely.

  8. 8

    Bake about 20 minutes or until hot in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.

  9. 9

    Remove from oven. Pierce foil to release steam before serving.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Texas Cooperative Extension Expanded Nutrition Program The Texas A&M University System

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