Description
Tuna melt sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy tuna salad and gooey melted cheese nestled between crispy bread. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for cozy lunches or satisfying dinners, delivering a warm, nostalgic experience with every bite. Whether you’re whipping one up for yourself after a long day or serving it at a gathering, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna, drained
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 tbsp butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the drained tuna with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until creamy.
- Add onion powder, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spread a generous layer of tuna salad on one slice of bread and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with the other slice.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Grill the sandwich until golden brown on one side (about 3-4 minutes).
- Flip the sandwich carefully and grill until the other side is golden brown and cheese is melted (another 3-4 minutes).
- Let cool slightly before slicing in half and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg