Fon Tuna Melts
Transform your lunchtime routine with these irresistible Fon Tuna Melts! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy, flavorful tuna salad—featuring zesty dill pickle relish, crunchy celery, and a hint of red onion—with gooey melted cheddar cheese, all sandwiched between golden, buttery slices of bread. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a warm, comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Whether you’re craving a satisfying grilled sandwich or seeking a clever way to elevate canned tuna, these melts are guaranteed to impress. Serve them alongside a crisp salad or a warm bowl of soup for the ultimate comforting combo.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna, drained
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 pieces bread slices
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickle relish.
Add salt and black pepper, and stir until the mixture is well combined.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
On the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, evenly spread the tuna salad mixture.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture.
Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of each sandwich, buttered side facing out.
Place the sandwiches in the preheated skillet or griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove from the skillet, cut the sandwiches in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.7 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.5 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 322 mg | 7% | |
*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.
