Tuna Melt

Devashish

A classic tuna melt sandwich with melted cheese, perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

Medium bowl
Skillet

Ingredients

For the Tuna Melt

12 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise more to taste (or substitute half mayo, half plain Greek yogurt)
2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch dried oregano leaves
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices thick cut white sandwich bread
4 slices cheese cheddar, provolone, swiss, or your favorite kind
sliced avocado optional
sliced tomato optional

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, and oregano and stir until thoroughly combined. Add more mayo if you want mixture wetter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Butter outsides of bread slices. Layer tuna mixture on inside portion of bread. Add cheese, desired toppings, then another piece of cheese and top with bread.
Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sandwiches and cook until bottom bread is toasted, and cheese is warm. Flip and cook on the other side until bread is toasted and cheese has melted.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 778mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 311IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 2mg

Keyword cheese, comfort food, lunch, sandwich, seafood