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Crispy Tuna Melts on English Muffins

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy tuna melts on toasted English muffins topped with melty sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy meals and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • English muffins – split and toasted
  • 2 (5 oz / 142 g) cans canned tuna, drained well (chunk light or albacore)
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional but recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) minced red onion
  • Splash of lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (28 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Butter, softened, for toasting the muffins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. Split the English muffins in half and butter each side lightly. Toast until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side in a skillet or 5 minutes in a toaster oven.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, minced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  4. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the tuna salad onto each toasted English muffin half, spreading evenly but gently.
  5. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top of each tuna pile.
  6. Place the assembled muffins on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden brown, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Let the melts cool for a minute or two before serving.

Notes

Toast the English muffins well and butter them to create a moisture barrier to prevent sogginess. Drain tuna thoroughly and mix gently to keep chunkiness. Watch broiler closely to avoid burning cheese. For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Use gluten-free English muffins for a gluten-free version.

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Keywords: tuna melt, English muffins, crispy tuna melt, quick lunch, easy dinner, cheesy tuna melt, comfort food

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