Tuna Melt Sandwich
Tuna melt sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy tuna, gooey cheese, and crispy bread into a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack, this quick recipe brings back nostalgic memories and is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of two slices, generously spoon the tuna mixture and top with shredded cheddar.
- Place the other two slices on top, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown and cheese melts—about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice diagonally and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 712mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg