Family-Size Tuna Melt

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A warm, cheesy tuna melt served over a homemade Bisquick crust, perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Family-Size Tuna Melt

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1329.7

Description

This family-size tuna melt takes the classic comfort food sandwich and transforms it into a shareable hot dish. Instead of bread, a quick and easy Bisquick dough serves as the crispy, buttery base. The filling is a creamy, savory mixture of drained tuna, sweet relish, and celery, bound together with mayonnaise for that authentic melt flavor. Topped with slices of American cheese that bubble and brown under the broiler, this dish offers a satisfying crunch from the crust and a rich, gooey center. It is an excellent choice for casual potlucks, busy weeknight dinners, or when you want to feed a large group without spending hours in the kitchen. Simple ingredients come together to create a nostalgic, hearty meal everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Bisquick baking mix, 1/3 cup of mayonnaise, and the milk.
  3. Beat the mixture vigorously for about 30 seconds until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a surface lightly dusted with extra Bisquick mix.
  5. Knead the dough gently about 10 times to smooth it out.
  6. Pat or roll the dough into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle on a greased cookie sheet.
  7. Bake the crust for about 8 minutes, or until it is light brown and set.
  8. While the crust bakes, mix the drained tuna, remaining mayonnaise, chopped celery, and sweet relish in a bowl.
  9. Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the hot baked crust.
  10. Top the tuna layer with the slices of American cheese.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1329.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 86.7g134%
Saturated Fat 38.7g194%
Cholesterol 279.9mg94%
Sodium 17526.4mg731%
Total Carbohydrate 40.6g14%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 101.1g203%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tuna melt, family size, bisquick, american cheese, easy dinner, comfort food, tuna salad, baked tuna, quick recipe, celery, relish, mayonnaise, hot dish, crowd pleaser, weeknight meal, cheesy, savory, dough base, simple, classic, american
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