How to Make How to Make a Tuna Melt - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more comforting and satisfying than a warm, gooey Tuna Melt. This classic American sandwich features a combination of tuna, creamy mayonnaise, melted cheese, and tangy pickles, all nestled between two slices of griddled bread. It's a dish that's been beloved for generations, and for good reason – it's simple, delicious, and perfect for any time of day.

While the basic ingredients for a Tuna Melt are fairly straightforward, there are endless variations and addition...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6.5 ounce) jar oil-packed tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
  • 1 tablespoon minced green onion
  • 2 teaspoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Asian chile paste (such as sambal oelek)
  • ⅓ cup fresh mozzarella cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter, divided
  • 2 thick slices French bread
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Place tuna into a mixing bowl and lightly break it apart with a fork. Add celery, green onion, capers, mayonnaise, and chile paste. Pinch in small pieces mozzarella and stir to mix. Season with salt and black pepper; refrigerate tuna salad until needed.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread butter generously on both sides of French bread slices.
  • Broil buttered bread until golden brown on top, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip bread slices and broil other side until toasted, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from the oven and turn bread slices over on the baking sheet so the darkest sides are on the bottom.
  • Gently spread tuna salad onto bread slices using 2 forks. Press the salad onto the bread and spread tuna all the way to the edges of the bread. Spread shredded Cheddar over each sandwich. Dust tops with cayenne pepper.
  • Place sandwiches under the broiler and cook until cheese is melted and bubbling, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    594 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 918mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 253mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 271mg