Tuna Melts?

1lexisva
1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
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Anyone have a good recipe...My Boyfriend likes Johnny Rockets Tuna melt but I have no idea what they put in their tuna....So if anyone has ant good recipes they want to share....Please let me know........Thanks!!!
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  • Dreajewkes
    Dreajewkes Posts: 73
    I love putting 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper and 1 teaspoon onion powder in with two tablespoons mayo with a can of drained tuna fish. I would sprinkle mozzarella cheese into the mixture and then pan fry it with some non stick cooking spray.
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    I love putting 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper and 1 teaspoon onion powder in with two tablespoons mayo with a can of drained tuna fish. I would sprinkle mozzarella cheese into the mixture and then pan fry it with some non stick cooking spray.

    sounds good!! Ima try this! Thanks!!
  • MrsPixelbark
    MrsPixelbark Posts: 175 Member
    Although I don't have a specific tuna melt recipe, try substituting cheese with dairylea/similar brand light cheese triangles for a lighter calorie sandwich. The brand I've got has only got 42 calories per triangle (the 'light' brands have even less), and makes a fantastic substitute for melted cheese.

    They're fab for any meal where you're just going to melt the cheese anyway, so pizza, grilled sandwiches, mac + cheese, risotto etc. :)
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Although I don't have a specific tuna melt recipe, try substituting cheese with dairylea/similar brand light cheese triangles for a lighter calorie sandwich. The brand I've got has only got 42 calories per triangle (the 'light' brands have even less), and makes a fantastic substitute for melted cheese.

    They're fab for any meal where you're just going to melt the cheese anyway, so pizza, grilled sandwiches, mac + cheese, risotto etc. :)

    Thanks! I Love cheeese so I will definitely try this out!
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    although you're a 49ers fan, I'll still help in this case (though you're losing this weekend :laugh:) I usually make mine a spicy tuna melt and use either sabra supremely spicy hummus or spinach and artichoke hummus with some sriracha mixed in for a kick instead of mayo. I always mix it up on the cheese, but usually cheddar and mozzarella mix comes out tasty. I grill mine on a panini press
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    HAHAHA!!!! Thanks! Sounds Delicious! and NO we will WIN :D I can't wait til Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • AndreaEllen
    AndreaEllen Posts: 71 Member
    Here's an ingredient rundown for my favorite recipe!

    Kirkland Signature - Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water),
    Kraft - Free Ranch (Fat Free Ranch Dressing), 1 tbsp
    Kraft Real Mayo Ics - Mayonnaise, 0.5 Tbsp
    Franz - Light and Healthy English Muffin 100 Calorie Multigrain, 1 muffin
    Tomato Slices - Tomato Slices, 2 slice
    Great Value - Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Finely Shredded, 1/3 Cup
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 1 medium clove (4g)
    Star - Imported Nonpareil Capers (20 Capers), 0.5 tsp (4 g) 20 capers
    Spices - Nutmeg, ground, 0.2 tbsp

    Mix tuna, ranch, mayo, garlic,capers, and a dash of nutmeg....top onto light english muffin slices then top with tomatoes and cheese.....Put under the broiler until browned and VOILA!
    Bomb tuna melt! :heart:
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Here's an ingredient rundown for my favorite recipe!

    Kirkland Signature - Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water),
    Kraft - Free Ranch (Fat Free Ranch Dressing), 1 tbsp
    Kraft Real Mayo Ics - Mayonnaise, 0.5 Tbsp
    Franz - Light and Healthy English Muffin 100 Calorie Multigrain, 1 muffin
    Tomato Slices - Tomato Slices, 2 slice
    Great Value - Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Finely Shredded, 1/3 Cup
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 1 medium clove (4g)
    Star - Imported Nonpareil Capers (20 Capers), 0.5 tsp (4 g) 20 capers
    Spices - Nutmeg, ground, 0.2 tbsp

    Mix tuna, ranch, mayo, garlic,capers, and a dash of nutmeg....top onto light english muffin slices then top with tomatoes and cheese.....Put under the broiler until browned and VOILA!
    Bomb tuna melt! :heart:

    Yumm!! I can't wait to try this! Sounds so Goood! Thanks!!
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Tuna Melt from last night on Wheat Roll...Yummm :)

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  • awj39
    awj39 Posts: 4 Member
    I usually throw a little light mayo into low sodium tuna (from the packet, not the can), and then mix in my favorite salsa. I put it on whatever healthy bread/roll I have handy and then cover with a serving of cheddar or whatever other cheese I have in the house. Stick it under the broiler until the cheese is melted. It's not a "traditional" tuna melt, but it kicks the craving to the curb.
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    I usually throw a little light mayo into low sodium tuna (from the packet, not the can), and then mix in my favorite salsa. I put it on whatever healthy bread/roll I have handy and then cover with a serving of cheddar or whatever other cheese I have in the house. Stick it under the broiler until the cheese is melted. It's not a "traditional" tuna melt, but it kicks the craving to the curb.

    Yummm sounds delicious!! :)
  • SylentZee
    SylentZee Posts: 262
    I love putting 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper and 1 teaspoon onion powder in with two tablespoons mayo with a can of drained tuna fish. I would sprinkle mozzarella cheese into the mixture and then pan fry it with some non stick cooking spray.

    That made me hungry.
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    Why are they called tuna melts? Why aren't they called tuna *cheese* melts, because it's the cheese you're melting...not the tuna? *shrugs*
  • MMark2012
    MMark2012 Posts: 143 Member
    I do not know if this would taste like the Johnny Rocket Tuna Melt, but I may try this recipe tonight! I will use a oval roll, and also make a soup and salad to go with the sandwich for dinner. I think my fiance will like it also!:smile:
    The creme fraiche will be the most difficult part (time consuming). I will use my Calphalon grill to heat the sandiwiches up, but oven or toaster oven works as well.

    http://www.chacha.com/video/30428149/how-to-make-a-tuna-melt
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    I do not know if this would taste like the Johnny Rocket Tuna Melt, but I may try this recipe tonight! I will use a oval roll, and also make a soup and salad to go with the sandwich for dinner. I think my fiance will like it also!:smile:
    The creme fraiche will be the most difficult part (time consuming). I will use my Calphalon grill to heat the sandiwiches up, but oven or toaster oven works as well.

    http://www.chacha.com/video/30428149/how-to-make-a-tuna-melt

    I used the ingredients from that video into our tuna we made and it was delicious!!!
  • smiley13000
    smiley13000 Posts: 142 Member
    Here's an ingredient rundown for my favorite recipe!

    Kirkland Signature - Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water),
    Kraft - Free Ranch (Fat Free Ranch Dressing), 1 tbsp
    Kraft Real Mayo Ics - Mayonnaise, 0.5 Tbsp
    Franz - Light and Healthy English Muffin 100 Calorie Multigrain, 1 muffin
    Tomato Slices - Tomato Slices, 2 slice
    Great Value - Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Finely Shredded, 1/3 Cup
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 1 medium clove (4g)
    Star - Imported Nonpareil Capers (20 Capers), 0.5 tsp (4 g) 20 capers
    Spices - Nutmeg, ground, 0.2 tbsp

    Mix tuna, ranch, mayo, garlic,capers, and a dash of nutmeg....top onto light english muffin slices then top with tomatoes and cheese.....Put under the broiler until browned and VOILA!
    Bomb tuna melt! :heart:

    OMG!! I tried this...and IT'S AMAZING!!!
    Thanks SO much for posting this!!
  • AndreaEllen
    AndreaEllen Posts: 71 Member
    Here's an ingredient rundown for my favorite recipe!

    Kirkland Signature - Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water),
    Kraft - Free Ranch (Fat Free Ranch Dressing), 1 tbsp
    Kraft Real Mayo Ics - Mayonnaise, 0.5 Tbsp
    Franz - Light and Healthy English Muffin 100 Calorie Multigrain, 1 muffin
    Tomato Slices - Tomato Slices, 2 slice
    Great Value - Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Finely Shredded, 1/3 Cup
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 1 medium clove (4g)
    Star - Imported Nonpareil Capers (20 Capers), 0.5 tsp (4 g) 20 capers
    Spices - Nutmeg, ground, 0.2 tbsp

    Mix tuna, ranch, mayo, garlic,capers, and a dash of nutmeg....top onto light english muffin slices then top with tomatoes and cheese.....Put under the broiler until browned and VOILA!
    Bomb tuna melt! :heart:

    OMG!! I tried this...and IT'S AMAZING!!!
    Thanks SO much for posting this!!

    Hahaha YES!!!!!!! The fact that you tried and loved makes me Pleased as PUNCH!!!:heart::smooched:
  • melbatoast917
    melbatoast917 Posts: 370 Member
    Mrs. Dash original! I eat tuna melts like three times a week - had one for dinner actually lol
  • Filomenaaa
    Filomenaaa Posts: 61 Member
    bumppp love tuna melts trying all of these ideas!
  • 1lexisva
    1lexisva Posts: 978 Member
    Mrs. Dash original! I eat tuna melts like three times a week - had one for dinner actually lol

    Yumm...You only use Mrs. Dash?
  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
    BUMP! love tuna melts! and these are some great ideas!
  • FITnFIRM4LIFE
    FITnFIRM4LIFE Posts: 818 Member
    Yummy,Bump!
  • evelynfarmer
    evelynfarmer Posts: 135 Member
    BUMP
  • been2boston
    been2boston Posts: 100 Member
    bump
  • meko01
    meko01 Posts: 1 Member
    I will be trying some of these ideas as I can NOT give up my tuna melts!
  • thingal12
    thingal12 Posts: 302 Member
    Chef John just made one and posted it to his website on foodwishes. I put it in my Recipe's and removed the butter (i'll just spray some pam on it, maybe) and removed some of the cheese (substituted cheddar with Guyere) and it came out to 411 calories each serving (2 total).
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Here's an ingredient rundown for my favorite recipe!

    Kirkland Signature - Solid White Albacore Tuna (In Water),
    Kraft - Free Ranch (Fat Free Ranch Dressing), 1 tbsp
    Kraft Real Mayo Ics - Mayonnaise, 0.5 Tbsp
    Franz - Light and Healthy English Muffin 100 Calorie Multigrain, 1 muffin
    Tomato Slices - Tomato Slices, 2 slice
    Great Value - Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Finely Shredded, 1/3 Cup
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 1 medium clove (4g)
    Star - Imported Nonpareil Capers (20 Capers), 0.5 tsp (4 g) 20 capers
    Spices - Nutmeg, ground, 0.2 tbsp

    Mix tuna, ranch, mayo, garlic,capers, and a dash of nutmeg....top onto light english muffin slices then top with tomatoes and cheese.....Put under the broiler until browned and VOILA!
    Bomb tuna melt! :heart:

    That does sound really good!
  • jesekelynne
    jesekelynne Posts: 42
    Bump...LOVE TUNA MELTS!:love:
  • Jenne1979
    Jenne1979 Posts: 29 Member
    I always add finely minced onion, garlic, celery salt and pepper with 2 tbsp fat free miracle whip. I make my tuna melts on an original rice cake with a slice of buffalo mozzarella on top. YUM! I have also had them on the super thin multigrain bagels you can buy at the grocery store.
  • noelty
    noelty Posts: 6 Member
    I like substituting plain greek yogurt in place of mayo. I also you onion powder, pepper and some Sriracha in mine.

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