Tuna Melts
Crispy, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy, these classic Tuna Melts are the ultimate comfort food sandwich. This quick and easy recipe combines flaky canned tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and crunchy diced celery and red onion for a flavorful filling. Nestled between golden, buttery bread slices and topped with melty cheddar cheese, these sandwiches are cooked to perfection in just 10 minutes, making them ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner. For an extra twist, use sourdough or whole-grain bread to elevate the texture and flavor. Serve your tuna melts warm alongside a crisp salad or a handful of chips for a complete, cozy meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for busy weeknights, this delectable recipe is as easy as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna in water
- 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Celery stalks (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Bread slices (preferably sourdough or whole-grain)
- 4 Cheddar cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine, ensuring the tuna is evenly coated.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Spread a thin, even layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.
Place two slices of bread butter-side down onto the skillet. Spoon half of the tuna mixture onto each bread slice in the skillet, spreading it out evenly.
Top each with a slice of cheddar cheese, then place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side up.
Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and toasted.
Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side, ensuring the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly before cutting them in half.
Serve the tuna melts warm with your favorite side, such as a salad or chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.8 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 329 mg | 110% | |
| Sodium | 4278 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 118.7 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 1058 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1479 mg | 31% | |
*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.
