Tuna Melt Sandwich

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4 sandwiches

  • Calories

    421 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Tuna Melt Sandwich

Tuna melt sandwiches are easy to make and a delicious combination of creamy tuna salad and melted cheese sandwiched between two slices of crispy bread.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans white albacore tuna in water drained
  • 2 celery stalks minced, about ¼ cup
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • cup Greek yogurt full fat
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

For the Sandwiches:

  • 8 slices multigrain bread or sandwich bread of choice
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the tuna salad ingredients. Use a fork to flake the tuna, then stir until everything is well combined.
  2. Assemble the tuna melts by setting all of the bread on a work surface. Top each slice of bread with a slice of cheese. To four slices of bread, add about ½ cup of prepared tuna salad, smoothing it into an even layer. Top the tuna with remaining bread and cheese.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted, add two sandwiches and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted. To encourage melting, cover the sandwiches with a pot lid once you flip them over.
  4. Add remaining butter to the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining sandwiches.

Notes

  • Storage: Transfer the leftover sandwich to an airtight container or tightly wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the sandwiches in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until heated through. Cover the skillet, if needed, to allow even heat distribution. 
  • Transfer the leftover sandwich to an airtight container or tightly wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the sandwiches in a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until heated through. Cover the skillet, if needed, to allow even heat distribution. 
  • Tips:
  • Drain the tuna well. Thoroughly drain the canned tuna to prevent the sandwich from becoming too watery and soggy.
  • Thoroughly drain the canned tuna to prevent the sandwich from becoming too watery and soggy.
  • Mix tuna salad well. Make sure to combine well so all the ingredients in the tuna salad are evenly distributed for balanced flavor in every bite.
  • Make sure to combine well so all the ingredients in the tuna salad are evenly distributed for balanced flavor in every bite.
  • Cover the skillet if necessary. After flipping the sandwiches, cover the skillet with a lid to trap heat and encourage cheese melting, resulting in a gooey, melted interior.
  • After flipping the sandwiches, cover the skillet with a lid to trap heat and encourage cheese melting, resulting in a gooey, melted interior.
  • Serve immediately. A classic tuna melt is best enjoyed hot off the skillet when the cheese is still gooey and the bread is crispy.
  • A classic tuna melt is best enjoyed hot off the skillet when the cheese is still gooey and the bread is crispy.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1sandwich Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 826mg (34%) Potassium 392mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 661IU (13%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 379mg (38%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1sandwich
Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 826mg 34%
Potassium 392mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 661IU 13%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 379mg 38%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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