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The Food Factor: Tuna Melt Burger

Video by Jonathan Parrish

Delicious and simple – this Tuna Melt Burger makes a yummy lunch or dinner! Each sandwich bakes in its own foil package, so cleanup is quick and easy.

Tuna Melt Burger

Ingredients

5-ounce can light tuna packed in water

2 medium stalks celery chopped

1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1 Tbsp. instant minced onion

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

12 slices 100% whole wheat bread

Directions

1. Wash your hands and clean the cooking area.
2. Clean the tops of canned food items before opening them.
3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
4. Drain tuna and break meat apart with a fork.
5. Wash and chop the celery. Dice the cheese.
6. Mix tuna, celery, cheese, light mayonnaise, dried onion, salt, and pepper into a medium         mixing bowl with a fork.
7. Divide tuna mixture into six portions, place one portion on six slices of whole wheat bread. Then place a single slice of bread on top of each. Recipe should make a total of 6 sandwiches.
8. Wrap each sandwich on a square of aluminum foil, folding edges securely.
9. Bake about 20 minutes or until hot in the middle. Cool slightly before serving.
10. Remove from oven. Pierce foil to release steam before serving.

TIPS: After making this, the Food Factor crew noted three things:

1. We would triple the tuna filling recipe for if you want to make 6 sandwiches.
2. If you are not a fan of celery, leave it out or reduce the amount. Two medium stalks were too much for us, even those of us who like celery.
3. If you want both sides of the sandwich toasted, flip the foil packs halfway through baking.

Thanks to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension for this recipe!

You can find more foil pack recipes and ingredient suggestions in our MSU Extension Publication, 3567, “Fold and Go Meals.”

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