Classic Tuna Melt

Name: Classic Tuna Melt
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. mayonnaise, plus more for bread; 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 5-oz cans solid white tuna in water, drained; 1 small pickle, chopped; 8 slices white bread; 8 thin slices orange Cheddar cheese; 1 large tomato, sliced; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

This is why you should always keep a few cans of tuna in your pantry.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Dec 14, 2022

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

10 mins

Cal/Serv:

473

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There’s nothing like a creamy, cheesy tuna melt straight off the pan, and these have plenty of oomph to keep you coming back for another bite. For that photo-worthy, golden brown exterior, spread slices with mayo before grilling the sandos.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup
mayonnaise, plus more for bread
1/2 Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp.
Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and pepper
2
5-oz cans solid white tuna in water, drained
1
small pickle, chopped
8
slices white bread
8
thin slices orange Cheddar cheese
1
large tomato, sliced
1/2
small red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Step 1In bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add tuna and mix to combine, then fold in pickle.
2. Step 2Heat large nonstick skillet on medium. Lightly spread 1 side of bread with mayonnaise. Turn mayonnaise
  side down on work surface. Top 4 bread slices with Cheddar, then tuna, tomato, red onion, and second slice of Cheddar. Add remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side up, and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 473 calories, 28 g fat (7.5 g saturated), 27 g protein, 931 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber

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