How to Make a Tuna Melt
A comforting classic sandwich featuring creamy tuna salad topped with melted cheese, grilled to perfection for a crispy, gooey delight.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 8 mins
- Total Time: 18 mins
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5oz) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15g) Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup (35g) finely diced celery
- 2 tbsp (20g) finely diced red onion
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp (2.5g) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or whole wheat)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss/Gouda)
- 2 tbsp (30g) softened butter
- Optional: 1/4 tsp (1g) paprika or hot sauce
- Optional: 2 slices tomato
- Optional: Pickles for serving
Instructions
- Make tuna salad: In a bowl, mix tuna, mayo, mustard, celery, onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread tuna mixture on 2 bread slices. Top with cheese (and tomato if using), then remaining bread.
- Butter bread: Spread softened butter on outer sides of each sandwich.
- Cook: Heat skillet over medium-low. Grill sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Serve: Cut diagonally and serve warm with pickles or chips.
Notes
- For crispier texture, use a panini press or cast-iron skillet.
- Drain tuna well to prevent soggy bread.
- Additions: Try avocado, bacon, or sprouts for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayo.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
