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How to Make a Tuna Melt

By Chef John • Tuna Recipes • Cuisine?
4.86 Prep: 15m Cook: 10m
Ingredients:
  • 1 (6.5 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
  • 2 teaspoons capers, drained
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • ⅓ cup fresh mozzarella cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
  • 2 thick slices French bread
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025