Description
The Perfect Tuna Melt is a scrumptious combination of creamy tuna salad, gooey melted cheese, and crisp, toasted bread. This classic comfort food strikes a balance between simplicity and heartiness, making it an ideal choice for a quick meal or a cozy snack. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, this dish brings warmth to any occasion. With its flavorful blend of ingredients and customizable options, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences. Whip up The Perfect Tuna Melt today for a satisfying experience that will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 x 5oz cans of tuna (drained)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1/2 stalk celery (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
- 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- Slices of bread
- Butter (softened)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with chopped onion, celery, parsley, minced garlic, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Spread butter on one side of a slice of bread and place it butter-side down in the skillet. Add about 2 tablespoons of the tuna mixture on top.
- Butter another slice of bread on one side and place it on top of the tuna mixture (butter-side up).
- Grill until golden brown on both sides, flipping carefully with a spatula.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 45mg