Description
This Toasty Tuna Melt Muffin Stacks recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy a warm, melty tuna sandwich with a satisfying crunch from toasted English muffins. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, these stacks combine creamy tuna salad with savory provolone cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Tuna Mixture
- 12 oz canned tuna (solid white albacore, packed in water, drained)
- 1 rib celery, finely diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve some dark green parts for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sweet relish
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
- 4 English muffins, sliced in half
- 8 slices provolone cheese (or other melty cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sandwich stacks.
- Mix Tuna Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely diced celery, thinly sliced green onions (except for those reserved for garnish), sweet relish, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare English Muffins: Place the English muffin halves evenly spaced on a baking sheet, cut side up, to serve as the base for the tuna stacks.
- Assemble the Stacks: Evenly spoon the prepared tuna mixture onto each muffin half, spreading it to cover the surface.
- Add Cheese Topping: Place one slice of provolone cheese atop each tuna-covered muffin half, ensuring full coverage for even melting.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with the reserved dark green parts of the sliced green onions, and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or cheddar cheese depending on your preference.
- For extra crunch, toast the English muffins lightly before assembling.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to control creaminess.
- Adding a dash of lemon juice to the tuna mixture enhances flavor and freshness.
- These stacks are best enjoyed immediately but can be reheated in the oven if needed.
