Ingredients
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1 (6.5 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained
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2 tablespoons finely diced celery
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1 tablespoon minced green onion
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2 teaspoons capers, drained
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
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⅓ cup fresh mozzarella cheese
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
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2 thick slices French bread
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¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
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Place tuna into a mixing bowl and lightly break it apart with a fork. Add celery, green onion, capers, mayonnaise, and chile paste. Pinch in small pieces mozzarella and stir to mix. Season with salt and black pepper; refrigerate tuna salad until needed.
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Preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
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Spread butter generously on both sides of French bread slices.
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Broil buttered bread until golden brown on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip bread slices and broil other side until toasted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from the oven and turn bread slices over on the baking sheet so the darkest sides are on the bottom.
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Gently spread tuna salad onto bread slices using 2 forks. Press the salad onto the bread and spread tuna all the way to the edges of the bread. Spread shredded Cheddar over each sandwich. Dust tops with cayenne pepper.
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Place sandwiches under the broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbling, 5 to 6 minutes.
![close up view of Tuna Melt sandwiches]()
Chef John
Recipe Tip
You can place a baking dish underneath your sheet pan if you need to move your food closer to the broiler flame.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 594 | Calories |
| 40g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 36g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 594 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 40g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 82% |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 918mg | 40% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 36g | 73% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 253mg | 19% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 271mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
