Easy Tuna Melt
A classic comfort food, the Easy Tuna Melt features a creamy tuna salad topped with melted cheese between crispy, toasted bread slices. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, it’s both satisfying and simple to prepare. #TunaMelt #ComfortFood #QuickLunch #GrilledCheese
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 2 slices bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- Butter or margarine for spreading
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, and sweet pickle relish. Mix well.
- Spread butter or margarine on one side of each bread slice.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
- Top with the tuna mixture and a slice of cheese.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding finely chopped onions or celery to the tuna mixture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or American for varied taste.
- For a healthier version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Serve with a side of pickles or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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