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$1 Loaf Bread Recipe: Tuna Melts

June 21, 2025 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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Budget-Friendly Tuna Melts Made with $1 Loaf Bread

Tuna melts are the ultimate budget-friendly comfort food, and they’re even better when made with a $1 loaf of sandwich bread.

This simple, satisfying meal comes together quickly with pantry staples and delivers melty, cheesy goodness in every bite.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a last-minute meal, these tuna melts prove you don’t need to spend a lot to eat well.

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$1 Loaf Bread: Tuna Melts

Tuna melts are the ultimate budget-friendly comfort food, and they’re even better when made with a $1 loaf of French bread.
Prep Time10 minutes minutes
Cook Time10 minutes minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 4 5 oz. cans tuna in water drained
  • 1/2 cup sandwich spread or mayonaisse
  • 1 French loaf bread
  • 8 slices American cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Slice open the french loaf bread and lay it flat.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the tuna and sandwich spread or mayo. Spread into thin layer on the top of the loaf bread. Add the slices of cheese on top, covering the tuna.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese melts. Slice into smaller bite size pieces and serve. Enjoy!

 

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