Easy Tuna Melts Recipe

Name: Tuna Melts
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (5 oz) can, drained Canned tuna in water or oil; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 stalk, finely diced Celery; 1 tbsp, finely minced Red onion; 1 tsp (optional) Dill relish; to taste Salt and black pepper; 4 Slices of bread; 2 slices Cheddar or provolone cheese; 2 slices Tomato; 1 tbsp Butter

Classic comfort in minutes: creamy tuna salad, sharp cheddar, and juicy tomato slices grilled between slices of buttery, toasted bread.

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Prep

8 min

Cook

7 min

Total

15 min

Servings

Ingredients

1 (5 oz) can, drainedCanned tuna in water or oil
2 tbspMayonnaise
1 stalk, finely dicedCelery
1 tbsp, finely mincedRed onion
1 tsp (optional)Dill relish
to tasteSalt and black pepper
4Slices of bread
2 slicesCheddar or provolone cheese
2 slicesTomato
1 tbspButter

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 30 g
Carbs: 35 g
Fat: 25 g

Steps

1
In a small bowl, flake the drained tuna. Stir in mayonnaise, diced celery, minced red onion, and dill relish (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
3
Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat.
4
Spread half of the tuna mixture evenly on each bread slice. Top with a slice of cheese and a slice of tomato.
5
Place the remaining two bread slices, butter-side up, on top of the cheese.
6
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7
Remove from heat, cut in half, and serve warm.