Description
Tuna melts are the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy, savory tuna with gooey melted cheese nestled between crispy, golden-brown bread. This quick and easy recipe transforms a simple can of tuna into a cozy dish that warms your heart and satisfies your cravings. Perfect for a lazy lunch or a comforting dinner, this customizable sandwich invites you to unleash your creativity with toppings and ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice in the skillet, butter-side down. Spoon the tuna mixture on top and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Cap with the second slice of bread, butter-side up. Grill for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before slicing in half and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg