Twisted Tuna Melt
Craving a classic tuna melt but with an irresistible twist? This Twisted Tuna Melt recipe takes your taste buds on a bold journey with a creamy tuna mixture at its core, elevated by tangy pickles, buttery avocado, and a kick of sriracha-infused mayo. Perfectly toasted sourdough or rye bread bookends layers of gooey cheddar cheese, while a touch of Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice adds brightness to every bite. Ready in just over 20 minutes, this quick and easy sandwich is ideal for lunch or dinner and delivers a delightful balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy flavors. Whether you’re a comfort food lover or a fan of creative spins on classics, this elevated tuna melt will have you hooked!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sliced bread (sourdough or rye)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 slices pickle slices
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
Peel and slice the avocado into thin pieces.
In a small bowl, stir the sriracha into the remaining mayonnaise to create a spicy mayo.
Spread a thin layer of spicy mayo on one side of each bread slice.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Place 2 bread slices mayo-side-up on the skillet. Layer each with 1 slice of cheddar cheese, half of the tuna mixture, pickle slices, and avocado slices.
Top with another slice of cheddar cheese and finish with the second slice of bread (mayo side facing up).
Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula and flipping carefully, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the tuna melts from the skillet, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 4018 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 50.4 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*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.
