Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna melt sandwiches are a nostalgic comfort food, perfect for satisfying cravings with their melty cheese, savory tuna mixture, and crispy bread. This recipe combines high-quality ingredients for a delightful taste explosion. Quick to prepare and versatile, you can easily customize this dish to suit your preferences. Gather your friends or family around for a warm, gooey bite that’s sure to brighten any day.
- 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 in olive oil
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna filling by mixing the canned tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until creamy.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Flip them over and layer on the tuna mixture followed by cheese.
- Grill the sandwiches butter-side down until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Carefully flip to grill the other side.
- Cover with a lid to ensure the cheese melts completely.
- Serve hot, sliced diagonally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg