Description
This Tuna Melt is a classic comfort food that combines creamy tuna salad with gooey cheese, all grilled between slices of crispy bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a satisfying snack, this dish is easy to prepare and offers a delightful burst of flavors. The rich taste of tuna paired with fresh vegetables and melted cheese creates an unforgettable meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Quick to make in just 20 minutes, this recipe is customizable to suit your preferences, ensuring every bite is enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces tuna (drained)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- ½ celery stalk (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slices bread
- Softened butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, mayonnaise, two tablespoons olive oil, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add one tablespoon olive oil.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it in the skillet butter-side down. Top with three heaping tablespoons of the tuna mixture.
- Butter another slice of bread on one side and place it on top of the filling butter-side up.
- Grill until golden brown on both sides, then remove from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 50mg