Cheesy Tuna Melts
These Cheesy Tuna Melts are a quick, easy, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Flaky tuna is combined with creamy mayonnaise and cheddar cheese, then toasted to golden perfection on your favorite bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices bread, such as sourdough or whole wheat
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place 4 slices of bread, butter-side down, in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Top each slice of bread with half of the tuna mixture and a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Place the remaining 4 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.
- Remove from skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
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