Description
A warm, cheesy tuna melt that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor, perfect for lunch or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Butter for spreading
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler.
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped onion, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly on each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each slice.
- Butter the outer sides of the bread slices.
- Place the sandwiches under the broiler for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Add hot sauce or diced jalapeños for a kick. Serve with crispy pickles or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg