Description
Make a warm, satisfying tuna melt. This recipe combines tuna salad with melted cheese on grilled bread for a classic sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread (sourdough, rye, or white)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or provolone)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion (if using), and fresh dill (if using).
- Mix well until all ingredients are combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a large skillet or on a griddle over medium heat.
- Spoon half of the tuna mixture onto each slice of bread in the skillet.
- Top each tuna mound with two slices of cheese.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up, on top of the cheese.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easy flipping.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred consistency for the tuna salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450-550
- Sugar: 2-5g
- Sodium: 600-800mg
- Fat: 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: 10-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0-0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30-40g
- Fiber: 2-4g
- Protein: 25-35g
- Cholesterol: 70-100mg