Description
A comforting sandwich that combines creamy tuna salad with melted cheese and crispy toasted bread. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pickle relish (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped red onion (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
4 slices of cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or American)
2 tablespoons butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Make the tuna salad: In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle relish (if using), red onion (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the tuna salad onto two slices of bread. Top each with a slice of cheese. Place the remaining slices of bread on top, creating two sandwiches.
- Toast the sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Once both sides are toasted and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the skillet, cut them in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add tomato slices: Adding fresh tomato slices to the sandwich adds juiciness and a fresh flavor contrast.
- Use a different type of cheese: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella, provolone, or gouda for a unique twist.
- Spicy tuna melt: For a spicy kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or chili flakes to the tuna salad mixture.
- Use sourdough bread: Sourdough bread adds extra flavor and a satisfying crunch to the sandwich.
- Veggie-filled tuna melt: Add extra veggies like lettuce, spinach, or cucumbers to the sandwich for a fresh crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 50mg