Okay, here's my confession about tuna melts. And this kind of dates me, but since I don't really mind telling you my age (28), I figure whatever. When I was a junior in high school, this awesome show started called The OC. I was obsessed during the first two seasons of that show! In the first season, Seth and Anna (played by Adam Brody and Samaire Armstrong) both order a tuna melt at the school cafeteria, and it's one of the moments that makes them realize they like each other.
I immediately looked up what a tuna melt was, because I had no idea. And I've loved them ever since.
1 package crescent rolls
1 can (4 ounces) tuna
1 tablespoon mayo
1 tablespoon sweet relish
2-3 slices of pepper jack cheese
Drain the tuna and combine with the mayo and sweet relish. Add a little salt and pepper if you like. Since I made you scroll through that ridiculously long photo tutorial, you really don't need me to tell you how to assemble these. You're welcome.
Bake at 375°F for 12-14 minutes. You'll want to cook these a little longer than the package directs, as the addition of the filling will make the bottom layers cook a little slower.
Credits // Author and Photography: Emma Chapman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
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Simple and I probably have the ingredients at home. Will be making soon, thanks Emma!
I loved The OC too ! 😀 (and we are the same age by the way… except I discovered it when I was still in France).
You make me wanna watch the show again.
Thanks for the recipe and back story 😉
making this ASAP! 😀 so easy and yummy, perfect weeknight meal.
Delicious! Can’t hear the OC and not immediately want to have a marathon weekend. Best show ever!!
Yum. I’d make a vegetarian version of this though. I like the use of Crescent Rolls. :] //http://www.itscarmen.com ☼
Oh my gosh I LOVE tuna melts so made with crescent rolls, I’m pretty sure these would be to die for delicious!! Thanks for sharing another great idea! XO, D
Looks delicious and so versatile! Will have to try this and see what else I can come up with!
So easy. So amazeballs. Totally making this when I go home – thank you for helping me decide on what’s for dinner tonight…..and what I will be watching while eating bc nell & ryan atwood forever
This looks yum, and so easy to make. Husband loves tuna, probably will try it this weekend.
xo
I loved the OC as well and the tuna melts look really delicious!
That looks delicious! Now why didn’t I see this before I ate my boring sandwich?
this must be our tuna melt moment–i’m the same age and i also love the oc & tuna melts! i like mine on a bagel, sandy cohen style
oh wow! ive never thought of making them into little hot pockets as such, what a great easy lunch idea!
Jess
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I’m not a huge fan of canned tuna, but those crescent rolls make everything taste amazing!
Cat
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Awesome fun idea!!
Grilled cheese with tuna? Why did I never think of that? haha I always get the best cooking/baking ideas from A beautiful Mess- Thanks so much!
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Oh my gosh, I’m making these once a week. Emma, you’re a genius!
This is almost exactly the tuna melts my dad used to make us as kids. I never liked tuna but everyone else I know loved it! His was baked as well but with thick bread not rolls 😛
But it’s a tuna melt in the oven… it’s not a fancy grilled cheese……. LOL??
I loved the O.C.!
sometimes when I’m feeling nostalgic I will go back and watch episodes 🙂
HUGE OC FAN. Have all the seasons. Watch the christmukka episodes every christmas hahaha. Nothings better than Ryan and Taylor going into a time-space continuum.
Is this the healthy Greggs version? Haha… It looks delicious!
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Yum! I’ve always loved tuna melts and this is a great spin on them. Also the pepper jack cheese is a great idea! Thanks 🙂
I LOVE those plates! Can you share where you found them?!
Great idea! I love the idea of making them spicy – something you wouldn’t normally think of with a tuna melt. Pinning!
Me too!! The episode where Seth dresses up like spiderman and falls off the roof? I could watch that episode on repeat alone all weekend! Xx
Wow those tuna melts look amazing, and so easy to make!! Definitely on my list of recipes to try!!
Desiree @ Love Desiree
Have to try this, looks yummy
This looks so good and so simple! I bet the crescent rolls make tuna melts way more delicious than bread. I am going to try this very soon 🙂
Hey doll, I was fish inspired too! Check these out 😀
http://elmarama.blogspot.com/2014/07/homemade-fish-tacos.html
I loved The OC! I’m WAY older than you are but I will admit that I watched every episode! I was first intro ducted to Tuna Melts back when I was in college. I probably ate one for lunch everyday my freshman year…not kidding 😉 Love the new spin on them and maybe I can get my kids to eat tuna this way!
How did you come up with this recipe! I love the way you utilized these ingredients to make something completely innovative! I’m going to make a vegan version of this with this inspiration! Thanks!
Я заказала этот браслет, по причине своего плохого самочувствия. Очень быстро получила и сразу одела его. Не думала, что все мои близкие так агрессивно отнесутся к моей покупке. С первого дня, только и слышала насмешки в свой адрес. Говорили всякие гадости и про меня и про браслет.
Я даже стала уже сомневаться. Наперекор, что бы сразу не сдаться, продолжала его носить. Сейчас уже смеюсь, что нужно было сразу на всех родственников заказывать, может не так активно нервы трепали.
Я стойко переносила все неприятные реплики и вот случилось, то в чем я сама уже сомневалась. Дочь заметила, что мои попиломы отвалились. После этого, все притаились и стали наблюдать за мной.
Спустя месяц я снизила вес на 7 кг. Теперь я, чувствую себя на высоте, и бросаю на всех высокомерный взгляд.
LUXURY MAGNETDIET BRACELET
Я заказала этот браслет, по причине своего плохого самочувствия. Очень быстро получила и сразу одела его. Не думала, что все мои близкие так агрессивно отнесутся к моей покупке. С первого дня, только и слышала насмешки в свой адрес. Говорили всякие гадости и про меня и про браслет.
Wow looks delicious!!
Cup of Loveliness
this sounds AMAZING!
xxoo,
nikki
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SETH COHEN. Enough said. He’s ALMOST as delicious as tuna melts, you know?
love it and definitely going to give it a try! thank you!!
ps. i’m 27 and i also was obsessed wit the first and second season of the OC!! i just loved this show so much! :))
This may be the best use of crescent rolls I’ve ever seen! Brilliant!
Was there a sale on crescent rolls in your area? Or Pillsbury products, perhaps?