Tuna and Soft Cheese Toast

Name: Tuna and Soft Cheese Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tuna in oil (with extra virgin olive oil), drained 3.7 oz; Crescenza cheese 0.6 cup; Sandwich bread 4 slices; Red Tropea onions 2.8 oz; Sugar 5 tsp; Water 1 ½ tbsp; Cherry tomatoes ½ cup; Thyme to taste; Oregano to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

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Calories per serving

Energy Kcal 336
Carbohydrates g 27.8
of which sugars g 9.4
Protein g 15.4
Fats g 18.2
of which saturated fat g 6.84
Fiber g 1.7
Cholesterol mg 39
Sodium mg 357

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Makes: 4 pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Tuna and crescenza toast. It is just the perfect mix of crispy goodness and a whole bunch of flavors. Seriously good. Whether you're grabbing a light lunch or need a quick snack, this one's a winner. It all kicks off with bread that's golden and warm—totally crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Now, Italian snack bars? They're pretty famous for filled toasts, but this version? Way, way better. It's like a twist on the classic tuna and cheese toast. And look, with crescenza cheese—which is from northern Italy—you get this mild, creamy vibe that's fresh and tasty.

Caramelized onions throw in some sweet notes, while braised cherry tomatoes? They add this tangy pop, making each bite so so good. It's all about layering, right? Each part shines on its own, but together, they turn this snack into something you'll want again. And again.

Instead of the usual ham and cheese, this crescenza cheese toast lets you try new stuff. Grilled veggies for a meatless twist? Sure. Tuna and cheese combo? You bet.

Here's the deal: This tuna and cheese toast is super versatile. Add fresh basil, swap cheeses, or keep it old-school—it's easy to tweak based on what you're craving. The moist crescenza just melts right into the tuna, making it rich but not heavy. Pretty simple.

Thing is, you can whip this up with pantry staples, but when it's all warm and tender, it really feels like a treat. For those hunting for easy tuna toast recipes or a quick lunch fix, this open-faced sandwich hits that sweet spot between comfort and flavor. And you know what? It's never boring because you can mix up the fillings any way you want. Whether it's a quick bite before heading out or a crispy late-night snack, this toast is just interesting and totally satisfying.

How to prepare Tuna and Soft Cheese Toast

To prepare the tuna and crescenza toasts, first start by making the caramelized onions. To do this, slice the red onions 1; then transfer them to a saucepan along with the water 2 and sugar 3.

Let them cook for about 10 minutes until the water has evaporated and the onions are well caramelized 4. Meanwhile, cut the cherry tomatoes in half 5. Then pour a drizzle of olive oil into a hot pan, add the cherry tomatoes and a bit of thyme 6.

Sauté them for about 5 minutes until they are well braised 7. At this point, toast the slices of bread on a hot grill 8. Then, when they are nicely golden, transfer them to a cutting board and spread the crescenza on two of the 4 slices 9.

Then place the cherry tomatoes 10, a bit of caramelized onions 11, and the drained tuna in extra virgin olive oil 12 on the cheese.

Close the toasts with the second slice of toasted bread 13 and cut in half with a knife 14 to create 4 triangles. Your tuna and crescenza toasts are ready to enjoy 15!