tuna melt recipe
A classic and comforting tuna melt sandwich, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup canned tuna drained
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon celery finely chopped
- 0.5 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 slices bread
- 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.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Top each slice of bread with one slice of cheddar cheese and half of the tuna mixture.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread on top, butter-side up.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
You can add a pinch of black pepper to the tuna mixture if desired.