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Savory Grilled Tuna Melt with Creamy Cheddar

Savory Grilled Tuna Melt with Creamy Cheddar Bliss

Enjoy the warmth of Savory Grilled Tuna Melt with Creamy Cheddar, a comforting dish bringing together crispy bread, melty cheese, and zesty tuna.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Mixture
  • 1 can Canned tuna in water
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup Celery chopped
  • ¼ cup Red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Whole-grain bread
  • 2 tablespoons Butter softened
  • 8 slices Creamy cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup Arugula or spinach leaves

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, and diced red onion. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until all ingredients are fully coated and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  2. Lay out eight slices of whole-grain bread on a clean surface. Evenly spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
  3. Take a large skillet or griddle and heat it over medium heat until hot enough to sizzle a drop of butter.
  4. Place four slices of the prepared bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet. On each slice, layer one slice of cheddar cheese, followed by a generous scoop of the creamy tuna mixture, a couple of tomato slices, and a handful of fresh arugula or spinach. Top with another slice of cheddar cheese.
  5. Gently place the remaining slices of bread on top of each prepared sandwich, ensuring that the buttered side faces up.
  6. Grill the sandwiches for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.
  7. Once the sandwiches are perfectly toasted, remove them from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal to reveal the melty layers inside. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to swap ingredients and customize your tuna melt to your liking! Enjoy fresh greens just before grilling for the best taste.

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