Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich
A comforting and nostalgic Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich made with tuna, cheese, and buttery bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 4 slices bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Combine the tuna mixture in a mixing bowl, fluffing the tuna with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, and red onion.
- Prepare the bread base by spreading the tuna mixture over two slices of bread.
- Layer on the cheese by placing two slices on top of the tuna mixture.
- Seal the sandwich by placing the remaining bread on the cheese and gently pressing down.
- Butter the outside of the sandwiches generously.
- Cook in a heated skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
Serve with crispy potato chips or a garden salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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