Description
Indulge in the comforting goodness of The Perfect Tuna Melt, a classic sandwich that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. This delightful dish features a creamy tuna filling made from high-quality ingredients, all nestled between crispy, golden-brown slices of bread. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack, this recipe offers endless customization options to cater to your taste preferences. Whether you’re enjoying it at home, on a picnic, or during game day gatherings, The Perfect Tuna Melt is sure to satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced bread
- Softened butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, mayonnaise, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it buttered-side down in the skillet.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the tuna mixture onto the bread while it browns.
- Butter another slice of bread on one side and place it on top of the tuna mixture (buttered side up).
- Grill until golden brown on one side; carefully flip to brown the other side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg