Indulgent Tuna Melt Sandwich
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this delectable tuna melt sandwich. Featuring a rich, creamy tuna salad infused with tangy mustard and crunchy celery, all enveloped in gooey melted cheese and crisp, golden bread. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe will transport you back to nostalgic kitchen moments filled with warmth and joy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna with mayonnaise, mustard, and chopped celery until well mixed.
- Generously spread the tuna mixture on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over two slices of bread topped with tuna and close the sandwiches with the other slices.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a pat of butter.
- Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and grill until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then flip to grill the other side until crispy.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, slice diagonally, and serve with pickles or chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg