Description
Comfort classic tuna melt delivers nostalgic diner-style satisfaction with melted cheese and crispy bread. Homemade goodness brings warmth to your plate, inviting you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bread
- 6 slices cheddar cheese, or American
- 2 (5 oz / 142 g) cans albacore tuna
- 6 tbsps butter
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps white onions, minced
- 1 tbsp dill or sweet relish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dry dill weed
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Tuna Preparation: Drain canned tuna and break into fine, uniform pieces using a fork, creating a smooth base for the salad mixture.
- Salad Mixing: Combine tuna with mayonnaise, chopped celery, minced onion, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, blending until ingredients are evenly distributed and form a cohesive mixture.
- Bread Toasting: Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, then toast bread slices until golden-brown and crispy on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sandwich Assembly: Arrange toasted bread slices, layer generously with tuna salad, and top each slice with two pieces of sharp cheddar cheese, creating a rich and flavorful foundation.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius), line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and place assembled sandwiches on the sheet with adequate spacing.
- Finishing Touch: Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese melts completely and sandwiches are heated through, then remove from oven, allow to cool briefly, slice diagonally, and serve warm and crispy.
Notes
- Drain Tuna Carefully: Remove all excess liquid completely to prevent soggy sandwich texture and ensure a firm, consistent tuna mixture.
- Master Cheese Melting: Choose sharp cheddar at room temperature for optimal melting and maximum flavor distribution across the sandwich.
- Butter Technique Matters: Use unsalted butter and spread evenly to create a uniform golden-brown crisp that enhances overall sandwich crunch.
- Baking Precision: Watch sandwiches closely during final 15-20 minute baking period to prevent overcooking and maintain perfect cheese melt and bread crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 708 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg