Classic Tuna Melt

Tuna melt sandwich cut in half on a white plate.

5 from 2 votes

A nostalgic diner-style tuna melt with buttery, crisp toast, savory tuna salad, and warm, gooey melted cheddar. Pure comfort food that's like a next-level grilled cheese.

Prep Time15

Cook Time14

Total Time29

Course: Brunch, Lunch

Cuisine: Amercian

Total Cost: $6.46 recipe/ $1.62 serving

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 530kcal

Author: Melissa Nolan

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Medium-sized Skillet

Ingredients

2 5 oz. cans of tuna in water drained, $1.76
2 celery ribs finely diced, 1 cup, 105g, $0.38
½ small red onion finely diced, 80g, ½ cup, $0.27
2 dill pickle spears small dice, 80g, ½ cup, $0.29
⅓ cup mayonnaise $0.30
¼ tsp salt $0.01
¼ tsp pepper freshly cracked, $0.04
8 slices sourdough bread $1.42
8 slices cheddar cheese $1.49
4 Tbsp butter divided, $0.50

Instructions

Gather and prepare all ingredients.
In a medium bowl, fold together the drained tuna, diced celery, red onion, pickles, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until combined.
To assemble the tuna melts, lay out the sourdough bread and top each piece with a slice of cheddar cheese. Divide the tuna between four slices of bread, then close with the remaining 4 slices to form the sandwiches.
To cook the tuna melts, melt 1 Tbsp butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Toast two sandwiches for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Then add another tablespoon of butter, carefully flip, and cook for 3 more minutes. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and butter.

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Nutrition

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