Mary Pat's Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich
Classic tuna melt sandwich with creamy tuna salad and melted cheddar on toasted sourdough bread.
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Make Mary Pat's Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich with creamy tuna, cheddar cheese, and toasted sourdough. Perfect quick and tasty lunch.
Recipe Details
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
1m
Total time
21m
Prep time
10m
Cook time
10m
Rest time
1m
Total time
21m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 120 g canned tuna in water drained
- 15 g mayonnaise
- 5 g dijon mustard
- 20 g celery stalk finely chopped
- 15 g red onion finely chopped
- 5 ml lemon juice fresh
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 2 piece sourdough bread slice
- 2 piece cheddar cheese slice
- 10 g unsalted butter softened
Origins USA
Instructions
- Drain canned tuna thoroughly and place in a medium bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl with tuna.
- Mix all ingredients gently until well combined.
- Season the tuna mixture with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper, then stir again.
- Spread unsalted butter evenly on one side of each sourdough bread slice.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Place one slice of bread butter-side-down onto the skillet.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly over the bread slice in the skillet.
- Place two slices of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture.
- Top with the second slice of bread, butter-side-up.
- Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom bread is golden brown and cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
- Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute before slicing and serving.
Tips
- Use good quality sourdough bread for best flavor and texture.
- Make sure to drain the tuna well to avoid soggy sandwich.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference for creaminess.
- Serve immediately for best taste and melted cheese texture.
Serving Suggestions
- tomato soup
- pickle spears
- mixed green salad
Enjoy this warm and melty classic tuna melt sandwich as a comforting and satisfying meal any time of day.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.5
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 12
- Carbohydrates (g): 20
- Protein (g): 15
- Calories: 250
- Cholesterol (g): 0.05
- Saturated Fat (g): 5
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