Ultimate Tuna Melt

5 from 13 votes

Tuna melts are the ultimate sandwich with a flavorful fish mixture, melty cheddar cheese, and freshly sliced tomatoes all melted together in a skillet on crispy, golden bread. So easy to make and delicious, this sandwich will literally melt in your mouth!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Tuna Melt, Tuna Melt Recipe

Servings: People

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

16 ounces tuna fish, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
16 slices bread
8 slices cheddar cheese, more if you want a layer on the bottom
tomato, sliced
1/4 cup butter, softened

Instructions

In a medium sized bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. Putting the butter side down add the cheese on the unbuttered side. Add the tuna mixture on top. Top with tomato and additional cheese.

Skillet Method

Preheat a skillet to medium heat. Add the sandwich on the skillet and heat for about 2-3 minutes until cheese starts to melt and it is golden brown. Flip to the other side and cook until the cheese is fully melted and sandwich is golden brown.

Broiler Method

Preheat a broiler. Spread the bread butter side up and toast for a couple of minutes. Top with cheese, tuna mixture and Broil for 2-3 miutes until cheese is melted.

Video

Notes

Originally posted February 11, 2020

Updated on April 6, 2023

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