Description
This comforting tuna melt recipe combines creamy tuna with gooey cheddar, all sandwiched between golden-brown, toasted bread. Perfect for cozy nights or quick lunches, each bite transports you back to simpler times. Whether enjoyed solo or shared with friends, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna and mix in mayonnaise until creamy.
- Stir in chopped celery and lemon juice, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Spread the tuna mixture on two slices of bread and top with shredded cheese.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; place sandwiches butter-side down in the pan.
- Cook until golden brown (3-4 minutes), then flip and cover to melt cheese (another 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve hot with pickles or chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (205g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg