tuna melt sandwich

This tuna melt recipe makes the BEST sandwich! Here's how to make this easy lunch or dinner that will make you melt in delight (don't forget napkins).

Classic Tuna Melt

white meat tuna

red onion

dill pickles

parsley (optional)

tarragon dill

mayonnaise

Dijon mustard

salt

artisan bread

tomato (optional)

cheddar cheese

Drain the tuna. Place it in a bowl and use a fork to break apart any large clumps. Finely chop the red onion and dill pickles, and mince the parsley. Add the vegetables to the bowl with the tuna, along with the dried tarragon or dill, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and salt. Stir to combine. 

Spread the outsides of the bread slices with mayonnaise or butter. Assemble the sandwiches: on each slice of bread (buttered side out) place the tuna salad filling, a tomato slice, and 2 slices of cheddar cheese, then top with the other slice of bread. 

Preheat a skillet over medium heat (cast iron works well if you have it). Cook the sandwich 2 to 3 minutes, then carefully flip and cook about 2 minutes more until browned and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately. 

Tuna Melt Sandwich is hot, crispy, cheesy, and filling! This simple yet scrumptious recipe is perfect for an easy lunch or dinner.

Tuna Melt Sandwich

can tuna, drained (Wild Planet brand wild albacore tuna recommended)

pickle spears, minced (see notes)

steak seasoning (see notes)

gluten free bread

butter

Preheat a large flat skillet or griddle over medium heat.

In a medium-sized bowl stir together tuna, mayonnaise, minced pickles, and steak seasoning. Butter one side of each slice of bread then flip two over and top each with half the tuna mixture. Add a slice of cheese then cover with remaining slices of buttered bread.

Place sandwiches onto preheated skillet or griddle then cook until golden brown. Flip then cook until the second side is golden brown and cheese is melted. Remove sandwiches to plates then slice and serve.

The perfectly balanced lunchtime sandwich delivering on flavour and cheesy goodness can be found in this Most Incredible Tuna Melt recipe! It’s got crunch, it’s got tartness, and it’s got gooey and melty cheese. What more can you ask for to make lunch exciting?

The Most Incredible Tuna Melt Recipe

tuna,

dill pickles,

green onions, green and white parts

Cup finely chopped dill

Cups Japanese mayo, adjust as needed

Dijon mustard, adjust as needed

1/4-1/2 tsp celery salt

bread

Monterey jack cheese

tomatoes slices, for filling

onions, sliced, for filling

If you're craving a cheesy tuna melt, this is the absolute best recipe to try! Learn how to make the most delicious and cheesy tuna melt at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this classic tuna melt is budget-friendly, creamy, and fast to make!

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Enjoy a hearty and comforting Tuna Melt Sandwich, made with creamy tuna salad, tangy cheddar, all grilled to perfection. Perfect for a quick meal!

tuna (5 oz. drained)

celery (chopped)

sweet pickles (chopped)

cilantro (chopped. optional)

salt and pepper (to taste)

red pepper flakes (optional)

lemon juice

olive oil (or butter)

cheese

tomatoes and onions (sliced, optional.)

In a bowl, combine tuna, celery, pickles, cilantro, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and mayonnaise.

Add juice from half a lemon and keep aside.

Add olive oil to a skillet and heat. Place a slice of bread in the skillet and cook  until golden brown.

Flip the slice of bread and place 2 American cheese slices on top. Cook until the cheese melts.

Place the bread on a plate and add the tuna mixture on top.

Add sliced tomatoes and onions on top (optional).

Place another slice of bread in the skillet and heat on both sides until golden brown. Cover the sandwich with the slice of bread.

Serve and enjoy :)

I used this recipe as a guide substituting water chestnuts for the celery, a whole green onion chopped fine in place of the onion, a little salt and lemon juice.  I also added some capers and was careful with the mayo as you suggested, it turned out nice.  thank you for your inspiration.

Only one word can be said about this recipe.   IT'S GREAT!

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