Tuna Melt Sliders

Turn your next gathering into a flavor-packed fiesta with these irresistible Tuna Melt Sliders! Perfectly sized for sharing, these mini sandwiches combine creamy, zesty tuna salad—featuring a medley of celery, red onion, dill pickle, and a splash of lemon juice—with gooey melted cheddar cheese. Nestled between buttery slider buns brushed with garlic-parsley butter, every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and savory richness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for parties, game days, or even a quick family dinner. Serve these warm, melt-in-your-mouth sliders straight from the oven for a crowd-pleasing dish everyone will rave about! Keywords: Tuna Melt Sliders, easy appetizer recipe, cheesy sliders, party food ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 12 pieces slider buns
• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup celery, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 slices cheddar cheese, sliced
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Step 2

Open the canned tuna, drain the water, and transfer the tuna to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dill pickle, lemon juice, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.

Step 4

Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves connected as a single sheet if possible. Place the bottom halves on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Spread the tuna mixture evenly across the bottom halves of the slider buns.

Step 6

Cut the cheddar cheese slices in half and place a half slice on top of each slider. Cover with the top halves of the slider buns.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley. Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the slider buns.

Step 8

Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops of the buns are golden brown.

Step 9

Remove the sliders from the oven and let them cool slightly before separating them using a sharp knife.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1253.4 grams (1253.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3644

Total Fat 203.90g	261%
Saturated Fat 72.50g	363%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 480mg	160%
Sodium 6003mg	261%
Total Carbohydrate 296.00g	108%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 39.20g
Protein 164.00g	328%

Vitamin D 153IU	765%
Calcium 1787mg	137%
Iron 22mg	124%
Potassium 1595mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.9%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 32.2%