Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Simple Tuna Melt Sandwiches, ready in just 18 minutes. Picture crispy sourdough or whole wheat bread, filled with a savory blend of creamy tuna, zesty Dijon mustard, and melted cheddar cheese. This nostalgic dish is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or leisurely weekend lunches, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) chunk light tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices sourdough or whole wheat bread
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and optional herbs until well combined.
- Spread a generous amount of the tuna mixture on two slices of bread. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and place another slice on top to form sandwiches.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat the pan.
- Grill each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese evenly.
- Serve warm, sliced in half, alongside pickles or chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg