Tuna Melts on English Muffins

Tuna with style! That's what mom always said when she made these tuna melts on English muffins for her lady friend gatherings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 397 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 slices American cheese
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 3 English muffins, split
• ¼ stick butter
• 2 (5 ounce) cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained
• 1 large vine-ripened tomato, cut into 6 slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Melt butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add onion and garlic and saute over low heat until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in seafood seasoning, cilantro, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Combine tuna and mayonnaise in a bowl. Add the sauteed mixture from the frying pan and blend well with a fork.

Step 5

Place all 6 halved English muffins on a cookie sheet. Spoon on tuna mixture, dividing it evenly between each muffin. Top each with a slice of tomato; add a slice of American cheese.