Description
These Tuna Melt Grilled Sandwiches are a classic favorite for a quick and satisfying lunch. With creamy tuna salad and melted cheese sandwiched between crispy bread slices, this recipe is sure to become a go-to comfort food option.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water (drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sandwich Assembly:
- 4 slices of sandwich bread
- 4 slices of cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery if using, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the tuna mixture evenly onto two slices of bread. Top each with two slices of cheese, then place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Grill Sandwiches: Spread butter on the outside of each slice of bread. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use sourdough, rye, or whole wheat bread for variety.
- Add a slice of tomato or a few pickle chips for extra flavor.
- For a crispier crust, press down lightly with a spatula while grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
