Crescent Tuna Melt

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A savory crescent tuna melt featuring flaky dough filled with tuna salad and melted cheddar, perfect for quick lunches or casual dinners with bold flavors and crispy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp chopped dill pickle
  • 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (6 1/2 oz) can chunk water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1 (4 oz) can refrigerated crescent rolls
  • 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame seed

Instructions

  1. Combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickle, prepared mustard, and chopped onion in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir in the drained and flaked tuna.
  3. Unroll the crescent dough into two rectangles.
  4. Place the dough on an ungreased baking sheet with the long sides overlapping by 1/2 inch. Firmly press the perforations to seal.
  5. Press or roll the dough to form a 10 x 8-inch rectangle.
  6. Spoon the tuna mixture in a 2 1/2-inch wide strip lengthwise down the center of the dough.
  7. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese over the filling.
  8. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

503 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12g 24% DV
Total Fat 45.7g 59% DV
Carbs 15.6g 6% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 445.5mg 19% DV
Potassium 237.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 24.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 218.3mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 268.5mg 21% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Diet fit Low-carb
Contains Milk Egg Fish Sesame

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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