Description
Enjoy a delicious and comforting Tuna Melt sandwich with a cheesy, flavorful tuna filling. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna Filling:
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water (drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickles or relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 4 slices sandwich bread (sourdough or rye recommended)
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
Instructions
- Tuna Filling: In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, pickles or relish, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Assembly: Spread tuna mixture on two bread slices. Top with cheese and remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. Butter the outsides.
- Cook sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Add tomato slices or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- For an open-faced version, place tuna on toasted bread, top with cheese, and broil until melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
