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Spinach Tuna Melt
The Spinach Tuna Melt sandwiches combine creamy tuna salad mixed with fresh diced spinach and pickles, layered between slices of buttered white bread and sharp cheddar cheese. When grilled, the bread becomes golden and crisp while the cheese melts thoroughly, binding the savory filling. This hearty sandwich balances textures from tender tuna and spinach to crunchy pickles and crisp bread, making it a satisfying meal or snack that can be adapted to different bread types or fillings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Calories:
448 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 .4 oz can albacore tuna
- 4-6 lices white sandwich bread easy
- 1 cup baby spinach fresh, packed and diced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons pickle about 1 small pickle, sweet, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 lices cheddar cheese or about 1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded, very thin, sharp
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add tuna, mayo, mustard, spinach, and pickle and mix well.
- Heat a griddle or large frying pan to medium.
- Generously butter one of bread slices. Place two bread slices butter side down on griddle, add 2 thin slices of cheese to eat slice of bread (or about 1/4 of the total shredded cheese). Top with generous amount of tuna mixture and then with remaining cheese. Place bread on top with buttered side up. (If using smaller frying pan, cook one sandwich at a time)
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until buttered down side of bread is golden brown and bottom layer of cheese is melted.
- With a large spatula, carefully flip your sandwich, careful not to spill it's contents, and cook on other side for another 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about two generously filled sandwiches, but can stretch to three smaller ones.
- Shredded cheese may be used instead of sliced; thin slices or shredded cheese melt more quickly.
- Cooking time varies by bread thickness and cheese type; cook until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
- Pickles are flexible; substitute dill, bread and butter, or pepperoncini as preferred.
- Optional additions include diced celery or red onion for extra texture and flavor.
- To make a sub sandwich, use a hoagie roll and melt cheese under a broiler for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
139mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1700IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
429mg
(43%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1700IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.