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The fresh flavor of pesto with a creamy tuna mix makes these cheddar tuna melts a deliciously easy one-dish dinner every time. 

Cheddar Tuna Melts

Ahna Fulmer
The bright taste of pesto and a creamy tuna blend turn these cheddar tuna melts into a quick, crave-worthy one-pan dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8 Melts
Calories 288 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 extra large sheetpan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bread
  • 1/2 c pesto optional
  • 2 cans tuna
  • 3/4 c light mayonaise
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar

Instructions
 

  • Place 8 slices of bread on a greased extra large cookie sheet.
  • Spread approx 1 tablespoon of pesto onto each slide of bread.
  • Mix together the tuna, mayo and sugar. Spread approx 2 heaping spoonfuls of the mixture onto each bread slice.
  • Top each melt with 1/2 slice of cheddar cheese.
  • Broil in the oven on high for 2-3 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 629mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 493IUCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg
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