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Classic Tuna Melt Recipe

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A quick and delicious Classic Tuna Melt featuring a savory tuna salad with mayonnaise, celery, onion, and pickle relish, layered with melted cheese and grilled to golden perfection on buttered bread slices. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or easy dinner.

Ingredients

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Tuna Salad

  • 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sandwich

  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 slices cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or provolone)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, onion, and sweet pickle relish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly to create a well-blended tuna salad.
  2. Butter the Bread: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice of bread, ensuring full coverage for a crisp, golden crust when grilled.
  3. Assemble Sandwich in Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and place two slices of bread, butter-side down, onto the skillet. Evenly divide the tuna salad onto these slices.
  4. Add Cheese and Top Bread: Place a slice of your chosen cheese on top of the tuna salad on each slice, then cover with the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up.
  5. Grill Sandwich: Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the bread turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
  6. Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately for best enjoyment.

Notes

  • You can substitute the sweet pickle relish with dill relish for a tangier flavor.
  • Use whole grain or sourdough bread for added texture and taste.
  • Feel free to add tomato slices or lettuce inside the sandwich for extra freshness.
  • To melt cheese faster, cover the skillet with a lid while grilling.
  • Use low-fat mayonnaise to reduce calories if desired.

Keywords: tuna melt, tuna sandwich, grilled cheese, easy lunch, classic sandwich, tuna salad

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