New Jersey Style Tuna Melt
Savor the ultimate comfort food with our New Jersey Style Tuna Melt, a delectable twist on a classic diner favorite. Featuring creamy tuna salad made with finely chopped celery, red onion, and a bright hint of lemon juice, this hot sandwich is elevated by the irresistible crunch of rye bread toasted to golden perfection. A layer of sharp cheddar cheese melts into the tuna filling, creating a gooey, flavor-packed bite in every mouthful. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or an indulgent snack. Serve warm with pickles, chips, or a side salad to round out your meal. This tuna melt is a nostalgic, satisfying treat you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk (finely chopped) celery
- 2 tablespoons (finely diced) red onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (softened) butter
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the tuna. Mix until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Lay the rye bread slices on a flat surface. Spread the softened butter evenly on one side of each slice.
Flip the bread slices over (buttered side facing down). On two slices, layer a slice of cheddar cheese, followed by a generous portion of tuna salad, and then another slice of cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing up.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread turns golden brown and crispy.
Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until the second side is golden and the cheese is melted.
Remove the tuna melts from the skillet and let them cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice in half and serve warm with your favorite sides like pickles or chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.7 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 274 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3163 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.6 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 434 mg | 9% | |
*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.
