The Ultimate Tuna Melt
Dive into comfort food heaven with *The Ultimate Tuna Melt*, the perfect blend of creamy, savory, and crispy flavors packed into one irresistible sandwich. Featuring protein-rich canned tuna mixed with tangy mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and zesty pickle relish, this recipe upgrades the classic tuna salad with a gourmet twist. Topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese and sandwiched between slices of buttery, golden-brown bread, this melt is cooked to crispy perfection in just 10 minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal or an indulgent lunch, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will satisfy cravings for something rich yet simple. Serve this tuna melt hot with a side of soup, salad, or chips for the ultimate comfort food experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bread (sourdough or your choice)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or your choice, sliced)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, red onion, pickle relish, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Lay out the slices of bread on a clean work surface. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice.
Flip the bread slices over so the unbuttered side is facing up. Spread the tuna mixture evenly over two of the slices.
Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese (or your preferred cheese) on top of the tuna mixture on each sandwich.
Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of bread, buttered side facing up.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Carefully flip the sandwiches with a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
Remove the tuna melts from the skillet, cut in half if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1682 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.5 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 327 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 4036 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.4 g | ||
| Protein | 114.2 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 903 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*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.
