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a silver spatula shown lifting two tuna melt sliders out of a glass baking dish with pulled cheese tendrils hanging down
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5 from 2 votes

Tuna Melt Sliders

Tuna melt sliders are delicious mini sandwiches full of the classic flavors of the traditional version. These sliders make a delicious lunch, dinner or even appetizer that everyone will love!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 418kcal

Ingredients

For The Tuna Filling

  • 12-16 oz canned tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • heaping 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
  • 1/4 tsp celery salt
  • pepper to taste

For The Sliders

For The Sauce

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tbsp dried minced onion
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

To Make The Tuna Filling

  • Add the tuna to a large mixing bowl, and use a sturdy fork to flake it apart.
  • Add all of the remaining filling ingredients to the bowl. Stir together until evenly combined.

To Assemble The Sliders

  • Carefully remove the cut top half of the buns, and set aside. Arrange the bottom buns in a greased 8x8" baking dish.
  • Spread the tuna mixture evenly out over the bottom buns.
  • Place the tomato slices followed by the slices of cheese evenly out overtop.
  • Carefully place the top half of the buns on, lining up as needed to fit correctly.

To Make The Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat. Once melted whisk in the remaining sauce ingredients until combined.
  • Pour the butter sauce evenly out over the assembled sandwiches.
  • Cover the sliders with foil, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  • Bake the sliders, covered still, at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • Carefully uncover the sliders, and then bake for another 5 minutes- just until golden brown and crispy on top.
  • Slice & serve the sliders while still warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 751mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg