How to make a Baked Tuna Melt: A Healthy twist on a classic favorite

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories without sacrificing flavor

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned mackerel is often less expensive and offers similar flavor

Drain the canned tuna and flake it up in a mixing bowl.

Add finely diced celery and diced red pepper to the tuna.

Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add dill to reduce the fishy flavor.

Add a couple tablespoons of real mayonnaise and season with black pepper and garlic powder.

Mix the tuna salad until well combined.

Line a baking sheet with foil.

If using French bread, pull out some of the insides to fill with tuna salad, or prepare an open-faced sandwich.

Pile the tuna salad onto the bread, and if desired, add thinly sliced tomatoes on top.

Top with American or cheddar cheese.

Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

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