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5-Minute Tuna Melt

Canned tuna mixed with mayo, piled on an English muffin, topped with melty cheddar, and broiled until golden. Ready in under 5 minutes.

Total time
5 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
26g
5-Minute Tuna Melt
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Ingredients

  • 1 5-oz can canned tuna, drained
  • 2.5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 whole muffin English muffins, split
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, sliced or shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix drained tuna with mayonnaise in a bowl until well combined.

  2. 2

    Place muffin halves on a small baking sheet, cut-side up.

  3. 3

    Divide tuna mixture evenly between the two muffin halves, spreading it on top.

  4. 4

    Top each muffin with cheddar cheese, pressing gently so it sticks.

  5. 5

    Broil 4–6 inches from the heat until cheese melts and edges are golden, 2–3 minutes.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven broiler

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