Creamy Tuna Melt
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Tuna Melt recipe, a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich! Featuring a rich and flavorful tuna salad made with tender canned tuna, creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, tangy red onion, and a hint of lemon juice, this melt is perfectly balanced in taste and texture. Each buttery, golden-grilled bread slice is layered with the tuna mixture, a slice of gooey cheddar cheese, and optional fresh tomato for added sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or a satisfying lunch. Serve it with a side of salad or chips for a simple yet irresistible meal that’s sure to please.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk (finely diced) celery
- 2 tablespoons (finely diced) red onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bread slices
- 2 tablespoons (softened) butter
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 small (sliced) tomato (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until fully combined.
Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place two slices of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
Spread a generous layer of the tuna mixture on top of the bread slices.
If desired, add a few slices of tomato on top of the tuna mixture.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese over the tuna (and tomato, if using).
Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 2058 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
