Easy Tuna Melt
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this Easy Tuna Melt recipe, a classic favorite that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring a creamy tuna salad made with a blend of canned tuna, tangy Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and sweet red onion, this sandwich is layered with melty cheddar cheese and grilled to golden perfection. Buttered bread slices toast up crispy and golden on the skillet, delivering the ideal crunchy exterior. Perfect as a quick lunch or simple dinner, this recipe is a go-to for busy weeknights or casual meals. Serve it with a side of soup or a fresh green salad for a complete, deliciously nostalgic meal. Keywords: easy tuna melt, classic tuna melt recipe, quick lunch ideas, grilled sandwich recipes, 20-minute meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) Canned tuna (in water or oil)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Celery (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 4 Bread (slices)
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, red onion, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Lay 2 of the slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface.
Spread the tuna mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of the 2 bread slices. Top each with 2 slices (or enough to cover) of cheddar cheese.
Place the remaining 2 slices of bread on top, buttered side up, to form two sandwiches.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Flip the sandwiches gently with a spatula and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool slightly, and slice in half if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.7 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2206 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.2 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.9 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 952 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 726 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.
