Horseradish-Cheddar Tuna Melts
Updated May 1, 2024
- Total Time
- 20 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2(5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
- ¼cup mayonnaise, plus more as needed
- 2tablespoons prepared or creamy horseradish, not drained, plus more as needed
- 2garlic cloves, finely grated
- Black pepper
- 4English muffins, split with a fork
- 8slices sharp Cheddar
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
526 calories; 32 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 33 grams protein; 853 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Arrange a rack about 6 inches from the broiler heat source and heat the broiler to high.
- Step 2
In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together the tuna, mayonnaise, horseradish, garlic and a few grinds of pepper until smooth. Taste and, if it’s mild, add more horseradish; if it’s dry, add more mayonnaise.
- Step 3
Place the English muffins on a sheet pan and toast lightly under the broiler on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side (check frequently to avoid burning). Arrange the English muffins split-sides up, then top with the tuna salad (about 3 tablespoons each). Top each with a slice of Cheddar. Broil until the cheese has melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley or chives, if using. Eat right away.
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I get that people don’t like mayo but also by adult hood have figured out ways to avoid it. How do you normally eat a tuna sandwich? Maybe yogurt will work someone suggested avocado or maybe this isn’t the recipe for you. And funny how some say too much horseradish and others not enough. Everything is a matter of personal taste, viva la difference. Best advice I have gotten is taste as you go, avoid recipes that have ingredients you dont like.
Made as written, plus a few capers and a touch of coarse mustard. Lovely! Drain the tuna well to avoid the feel of 'too much mayo' (or reduce mayo). Will likely add celery and red onions next time just to give it some crunch.
When my first tomatoes get ripe, I'll make this with a slice of heirloom tomato between the English muffin and tuna salad. That will taste like Summer.
This is a really solid and easy dinner! Added some chopped red onion for extra bite and served with an arugula salad. Forgot to pre toast the english muffins but it was still tasty, I just let it broil in the air fryer oven for another couple minutes.
Definitely a keeper. Not a big fan of tuna, but eat it because it’s convenient. With this recipe, iI actually look forward to eating it. Followed other reviewers and added capers and mustard.
I’d never thought to add horseradish to tuna, Its delicious! I also added celery, a small shallot, and a bit of mustard.