Description
A tuna melt sandwich is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy tuna salad and gooey melted cheese between crispy, golden-brown bread. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy-to-make dish brings warmth and joy with every bite. Whether you enjoy it hot off the skillet or as tasty leftovers, it’s a versatile meal that never fails to impress. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna in water, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- ¼ cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and onion until combined but chunky.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Place the tuna mixture on the unbuttered side of one slice and sprinkle cheese on top.
- Close the sandwich with the other slice, buttered side facing out.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches until golden brown on one side (about 3-4 minutes).
- Flip carefully and continue cooking until cheese is melted and both sides are crispy (another 3-4 minutes).
- Serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 45mg