Tuna Melt Sandwich

Name: Tuna Melt Sandwich
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounces tuna (two 5-ounce cans); 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery; 3 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or pickle juice); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, optional; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 large tomato (thinly sliced, 8 slices); 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (1 1/2 cups, or about 8 thin slices of cheddar or American cheese); 8 slices bread; 3 tablespoons butter (softened)

Satisfying tuna melt sandwiches, enhanced with fresh vegetables and herbs, offer a fuss-free meal option.

⭐ 4.2 (13 reviews) Prep: 12 minCook: 20 minTotal: 32 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Sandwich

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Prepare tuna salad by mixing drained tuna with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, dill, and pepper until blended.
Assemble sandwiches: spread tuna salad on one bread slice, layer with tomato and cheese, then top with another bread slice.
Butter one outer side of each sandwich.
Heat a skillet over medium. Place sandwiches in the hot skillet, buttered side down.
Butter the exposed top side of each sandwich. Cook each side for 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Slice and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 646 kcal

Carbohydrate: 36 g

Cholesterol: 106 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 37 g

Saturated Fat: 16 g

Sodium: 849 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 39 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g