How to Make Mary Pat's Tuna Melt - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few comfort foods as satisfying as a classic tuna melt. With its creamy tuna salad, gooey melted cheese, and crispy bread, it's no wonder this dish has been a staple on diner menus for decades. And while there are countless variations of this beloved sandwich, few can match the simplicity and deliciousness of Mary Pat's Tuna Melt.

Mary Pat, a home cook with a talent for creating easy and delicious meals, has perfected the art of the tuna melt. Her recipe strikes the perfect ...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 ounce) can olive-oil packed tuna, undrained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 dill pickle, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 4 slices rustic whole-grain bread
  • 4 slices Irish Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, divided
  • 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips (such as Utz®)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 mins
  • Total Time: 24 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 tuna melts

  • Mix tuna, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Stir in pickle and red onion. Spread tuna mixture on 2 slices of bread. Top each with 2 slices of Cheddar cheese.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese on each of the remaining 2 slices of bread. Place on top of the Cheddar cheese.
  • Place crushed chips in a shallow bowl. Spread top side of each tuna melt with 1 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise and press into the chips. Repeat on other side.
  • Heat a dry grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast tuna melts until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    1042 cal.

    • Total Fat: 77g
    • Saturated Fat: 24g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 1807mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 482mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1084mg