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Tuna Melt Recipe

This Tuna Melt is pure comfort! A creamy and cheesy delight on crispy toasted bread, perfect for lunch or a late-night snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Mixture
  • 2 cans solid, water-packed tuna (5-ounce, drained)
  • ¾ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup finely chopped cornichons or small dill pickles
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or dill
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For Assembly
  • 6 slices bread (whole grain sourdough recommended)
  • 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Grater (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by draining the tuna and placing it into a mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork until it’s broken up into small pieces.
  2. To the bowl of tuna, add the Greek yogurt, cornichons, red onion, lemon juice, mustard, parsley or dill, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread and toast them butter-side down until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Flip the toasted bread, spread the tuna mixture on three slices, top with cheddar cheese, and cover with the remaining slices, butter-side up.
  5. Carefully flip the sandwiches in the skillet, cooking until the bottom is golden and cheese is melting, about 3-4 minutes. Flip again to cook the other side until golden brown.
  6. Remove the tuna melts from the skillet, let cool for a minute, cut in half, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option.
  • Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version.
  • Add diced vegetables like bell peppers or celery for extra nutrition.