Description
This classic Tuna Melt recipe combines hearty tuna salad with melted cheese and crispy toasted bread to create a delicious, comforting sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices sourdough or rye bread
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- Optional: pickle slices or tomato slices
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the tuna mixture evenly onto two slices of bread. Place a slice of cheese on top of each spread, add optional tomato or pickle slices if desired, then cover with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches.
- Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter evenly on the outside surfaces of each sandwich to ensure a crisp, golden crust when toasted.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is toasted golden brown and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute your favorite type of bread or cheese to customize flavors.
- For extra crispiness, use a panini press or place a second skillet on top of the sandwiches during cooking to apply even pressure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
