Tuna Melt Pizza Baguettes Recipe
Introduction
This Tuna Melt Pizza Baguette recipe is a delightful twist on classic comfort food, combining the flavors of tuna melt and pizza on a crunchy baguette. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 part-baked baguettes
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 198g can sweetcorn, drained
- 225g jar tuna
- 100g cheddar, grated
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan)/Gas 5. Halve the baguettes lengthways and place them directly on the oven shelf. Bake for 8 minutes to lightly toast.
- Step 2: While the baguettes bake, in a bowl mix the diced red and green peppers, drained sweetcorn, tuna, and 75g of the grated cheddar until combined.
- Step 3: Remove the baguettes from the oven and place them on a baking tray. Spread each half with 1 tablespoon of tomato purée.
- Step 4: Divide the tuna and vegetable mixture evenly over the baguette halves, then sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar on top.
- Step 5: Return the baking tray to the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or chili flakes to the tuna mix before topping the baguettes.
- Substitute cheddar with mozzarella for a gooier melt.
- Try adding sliced black olives or fresh tomatoes to the mix for additional texture and taste.
Storage
Store any leftover pizza baguettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 5-7 minutes to retain crispiness. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh baguettes instead of part-baked?
Yes, but fresh baguettes won’t toast as evenly. To get a crispy base, lightly toast them in the oven before adding toppings.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Absolutely! The mild flavors and cheesy topping make it a kid-friendly meal. Just adjust the toppings to suit their preferences if needed.
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Tuna Melt Pizza Baguettes Recipe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
These Tuna Melt Pizza Baguettes are a quick and tasty twist on classic tuna melt sandwiches, combining crunchy baguettes with a colorful mix of peppers, sweetcorn, and tuna, topped with melted cheddar cheese and a tomato purée base. Perfect for a delicious lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Baguette and Toppings
- 2 part-baked baguettes
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 198g can sweetcorn, drained
- 225g jar tuna, drained
- 100g cheddar cheese, grated (75g + 25g)
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan)/gas mark 5 to prepare for toasting the baguettes.
- Toast the baguettes: Halve the part-baked baguettes lengthways and place them directly on the oven shelf. Bake for 8 minutes so they develop a crispy base.
- Prepare the topping mix: While the baguettes toast, combine the diced red and green peppers, drained sweetcorn, drained tuna, and 75g of the grated cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir well to combine evenly.
- Add tomato purée and top the baguettes: Remove the toasted baguettes from the oven and place them on a baking tray. Spread 1 tbsp of tomato purée evenly over each baguette half.
- Assemble and bake: Divide the tuna and vegetable mixture evenly over the tomato-spread baguettes, then sprinkle the remaining 25g of grated cheddar cheese on top.
- Final bake: Bake the assembled baguettes on the baking tray in the oven for 12 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with a milder or sharper cheese based on preference.
- Drain the tuna and sweetcorn thoroughly to avoid soggy baguettes.
- For an extra kick, sprinkle some chili flakes or add sliced jalapeños to the topping mix.
- Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is gooey.
- These baguettes are great served with a simple side salad or crunchy pickles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Tuna melt, pizza baguette, quick lunch, cheesy baguette, tuna recipe, easy dinner
