Description
Tuna Melts are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy tuna salad with gooey melted cheese nestled between crispy bread. This nostalgic dish is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, delivering a satisfying taste that pleases everyone at the table. With customizable options for toppings and ingredients, you can make it your own. Get ready for a flavor explosion that’s sure to leave you craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 oz) can of tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, and diced red onion. Mix well.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side of one slice, layer half of the tuna mixture and a generous amount of cheddar cheese. Top with the other slice of bread (buttered side out).
- Heat Your Pan: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in it. Press down gently with a spatula.
- Toast Both Sides: Cook until golden brown on one side (about 4-5 minutes), then flip carefully to toast the other side until both are golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from heat, let sit for a minute, slice in half, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (160g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg