Tuna melt on a bagel Recipe

Name: Tuna melt on a bagel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 bagel melts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp finely chopped celery; 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 bagels, split; 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese; Butter for spreading (optional)

American · Main course · 20 min total

Tuna melt on a bagel recipe videos

A classic tuna melt gets a twist with a chewy bagel base, perfect for a quick lunch or brunch.

10
min prep

10
min cook

2
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp finely chopped celery
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 bagels, split
4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
Butter for spreading (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven broiler to high.
In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Place bagel halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. If desired, spread lightly with butter.
Divide tuna mixture evenly among bagel halves. Top each with a slice of cheese.
Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Serve immediately.

Tips

For extra crunch, add a few slices of pickle or a sprinkle of paprika before broiling.
Store leftover tuna mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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