Tuna Melt Sandwich

4 from 2 votes

A tuna melt sandwich is a diner classic that’s easy to make at home! Seasoned tuna salad is piled onto thick slices of bread with cheddar cheese and toasted to perfection to create the ultimate comfort food sandwich.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tuna melt, tuna melt sandwich

Servings: servings

Calories: 631kcal

Author: Kasey Schwartz

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl
1 large skillet

Ingredients

Tuna Salad:

10 ounces tuna, drained 2 cans
⅓ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 stalk celery diced
1 lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

To Assemble:

8 slices thick sliced bread such as sourdough or Texas toast
4 Tablespoons butter softened
8 slices cheddar cheese
4 tomato slices
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, stir all tuna salad ingredients until mixed thoroughly.
10 ounces tuna, drained, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1 stalk celery, 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. Assemble each sandwich with a portion of the tuna salad, a slice of tomato and two slices of cheese. The buttered side of the bread should be facing out.
8 slices thick sliced bread, 4 Tablespoons butter, 8 slices cheddar cheese, 4 tomato slices
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, add 2 of the sandwiches. Heat until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining two sandwiches.
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

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