Description

This Easy Tuna Melt recipe is a classic lunch favorite that’s quick to make and satisfying to eat. With a delicious tuna salad filling and melty cheese, it’s perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Tuna Salad:

2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion or green onion
1 tbsp sweet relish or chopped pickles
Salt and black pepper to taste

Assembly:

4 slices sandwich bread
4 slices tomato (optional)
4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
1 tbsp butter for grilling

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Instructions

Tuna Salad: In a bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, mustard (if using), chopped onion, relish, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assembly: Lay out the bread slices and evenly divide the tuna mixture onto two slices. Top each with a tomato slice (if using) and one or two slices of cheese. Cover with the remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.
Cooking: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

For a crispier version, toast the bread before assembling and finish under a broiler.
You can also use an English muffin, bagel, or sourdough bread as a base.