Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna melt sandwiches are the perfect blend of creamy tuna salad and gooey melted cheese, all nestled between crispy, toasted bread. Ideal for a quick lunch or cozy dinner, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite add-ins. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s a comfort food classic that will quickly become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp softened butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the tuna mixture onto two slices of bread and top with cheddar cheese. Close with the remaining slices.
- Butter the outside of each sandwich evenly.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side) while pressing down gently to melt the cheese.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg