5 from 12 votes
Tuna Melt
The Tuna Melt is a warm, savory sandwich combining drained canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, and lemon juice for brightness. The mixture is spread over buttered bread slices topped with grated cheddar cheese, then cooked in a skillet until the bread is toasted golden and the cheese has melted. The sandwich serves as a hearty and satisfying option for lunch or a quick dinner.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
320 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
European, American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% 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.