Description
Fresh and vibrant Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes offer a delightful twist on traditional tuna melts, combining rich flavors with sweet tomatoes and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Start by prepping the tomatoes: cut the tops off and scoop out the insides, ensuring you leave a sturdy shell.
- In a bowl, mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, diced onion, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper until everything is well combined.
- Carefully stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes, filling them generously for a hearty bite.
- Place the stuffed tomatoes on a baking dish and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes!
Notes
Choose firm and ripe tomatoes like Roma or beefsteak for best results. Feel free to adjust ingredients to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tomato
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg