Best-Ever Tuna Melt
This Best-Ever Tuna Melt is cheesy, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying! A classic sandwich elevated with fresh ingredients!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Tuna Melt:
- 4 cups tuna salad (made from canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings)
- 8 slices sourdough bread (1 inch thick) or croissant bread
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 medium tomatoes (sliced)
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
Preparation Steps:
- Prepare the tuna salad by mixing canned tuna with mayonnaise, chopped celery, diced onion, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Lay out four slices of bread, spread a generous amount of tuna salad on each, top with cheddar cheese and tomato slices, and add more salt and pepper if desired. Place another slice of bread on top.
- Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich.
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches in the skillet, working in batches if necessary.
- Cook each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Cover with a lid if cheese isn't melting.
- Remove sandwiches from the skillet once golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve warm.
Equipment
- Skillet or Griddle
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of lemon juice or chopped herbs like dill or parsley to the tuna salad.
- If you enjoy heat, consider adding sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack or gouda for a unique twist.
- For added crunch, include shredded lettuce or pickles inside the sandwich.