Hot Tuna Sandwiches for Lunch
Turn your lunchtime into a cozy comfort food experience with these irresistibly crispy Hot Tuna Sandwiches! This quick and easy recipe combines the briny goodness of canned tuna with a creamy and tangy blend of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, elevated by the crunchy freshness of diced celery and the savory kick of minced red onion. Each sandwich is layered with a slice of melty cheddar cheese and perfectly toasted in butter until golden brown, creating a gooey, flavorful bite in every mouthful. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy afternoons, offering a warm, satisfying meal that’s both simple and packed with flavor. Serve these sandwiches with a side salad or chips for the ultimate lunch ensemble!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna
- 0.333 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk, finely diced Celery
- 2 tablespoons, finely minced Red onion
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Bread slices
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the tuna. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
Spread the tuna mixture evenly onto two slices of bread.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese over the tuna on each sandwich.
Top with the remaining two slices of bread to complete the sandwiches.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
When the butter is melted and bubbly, add the sandwiches to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat the process with the remaining butter if your skillet cannot hold both sandwiches at once.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, allow to cool slightly, then slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.9 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.9 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 2800 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*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.
