Tuna Melt
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Tuna Melt
Description
This Tuna Melt relies on simple pantry ingredients: canned tuna provides protein and texture, while mayonnaise and Dijon mustard bind the filling and add creaminess and tang. Finely chopped red onion adds sharpness and crunch, and lemon juice contributes acidity to balance the richness. The sandwich is assembled with the filling and cheese between buttered bread slices, then cooked over medium heat to create a crisp crust and a melted, gooey cheese center.
The cooking method ensures the bread is golden and crunchy while the cheddar cheese melts perfectly across the tuna mixture. This balance of textures — crisp bread, creamy filling, and stretchy cheese — makes the sandwich appealing and easy to eat. It's a comforting and portable meal that can be served hot.
Serving the Tuna Melt immediately after cooking ensures the bread remains crisp and the filling warm. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and include fresh diced tomato slices for extra freshness if desired. This sandwich fits well as a standalone meal or paired with a light salad or chips.
Ingredients
- 200 g tuna Canned, drained
- 50 g mayonnaise
- 50 g cheddar cheese Grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 lices bread
- ½ red onion Finely chopped
- 1 tomato Chopped
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices of bread, butter side down, on the skillet.
- Spoon half of the tuna mixture on top of each bread slice.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese on top.
- Add the remaining slices of bread on top, butter side up.
- Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious tuna melt!
Notes
- Drain the tuna thoroughly before mixing to avoid a watery filling.
- Serve the sandwich hot to enjoy the melted cheddar and crispy bread.
- Feel free to add fresh tomato slices on top of the tuna mixture for extra moisture and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper according to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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