Classic Tuna Melt

Name: Classic Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 c. mayonnaise; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 (6-oz.) cans tuna; 1 ribs celery, finely chopped; 2 dill pickles, finely chopped; 1/4 c. finely chopped red onion; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 slices bread, such as sourdough; 2 tbsp. butter; 1 tomato, sliced; 8 slices cheddar

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Tuna lovers! Meet your ultimate sandwich. With just the right amount of crunch, melty cheddar cheese, and a couple good slices of tomato, you might even convert a tuna hater.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories601.5 kcal (30%)

Total Fat36.4 g (52%)

Carbs33.1 g (13%)

Sugars4.3 g (5%)

Protein35.5 g (71%)

Sodium982.4 mg (49%)

Fiber2.1 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

⅓ cmayonnaise

0.5juice of lemon

½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes

optional

2 x 6 ozcans tuna

1 ribscelery

¼ cred onion

2 Tbspparsley

freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbspbutter

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Step 2

Drain tuna then add to mayonnaise mixture. Use a fork to break up tuna into flakes. Add celery, pickles, red onion, and parsley and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Butter one side of each bread slice. Top an unbuttered side with approximately 1/2 cup of tuna salad, 2 to 3 slices tomato, and 2 slices of cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up. Repeat with remaining ingredients and place on a large baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melty, 5 to 8 minutes.

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