Classic Tuna Melt Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for a classic tuna melt sandwich, perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 1 can tuna drained and flaked
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup celery finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices bread your favorite kind
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon butter softened
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Season the tuna salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Top each with a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Spoon half of the tuna salad mixture onto the cheese on each sandwich.
- Top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can add other ingredients to the tuna salad such as dill pickles, relish, or hard-boiled eggs. Experiment with different types of cheese and bread for variety!