Ultimate Tuna Melt
Tuna melts are the ultimate sandwich with a flavorful fish mixture, melty cheddar cheese, and freshly sliced tomatoes all melted together in a skillet on crispy, golden bread. So easy to make and delicious, this sandwich will literally melt in your mouth!
Servings: 8 People
Ingredients
- 16 ounces tuna fish, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 slices bread
- 8 slices cheddar cheese, more if you want a layer on the bottom
- tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Putting the butter side down add the cheese on the unbuttered side. Add the tuna mixture on top. Top with tomato and additional cheese.
Skillet Method
- Preheat a skillet to medium heat. Add the sandwich on the skillet and heat for about 2-3 minutes until cheese starts to melt and it is golden brown. Flip to the other side and cook until the cheese is fully melted and sandwich is golden brown.
Broiler Method
- Preheat a broiler. Spread the bread butter side up and toast for a couple of minutes. Top with cheese, tuna mixture and Broil for 2-3 miutes until cheese is melted.
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Notes
Originally posted February 11, 2020
Updated on April 6, 2023
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg