Description
The Perfect Tuna Melt is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all nestled between crispy, buttery bread. This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or cozy dinner and is sure to impress at gatherings or during a rainy day. With its delightful blend of flavors and textures, this recipe is both satisfying and versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Kids and adults alike will love this cheesy delight, making it a go-to dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5oz each) tuna, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced bread
- Softened butter
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, mayonnaise, olive oil, and mozzarella. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it butter-side down in the skillet. Spread about 2 tablespoons of tuna mixture on top.
- Butter another slice of bread on one side and place it on top of the tuna mixture (buttered side facing out). Grill until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg