Tuna Melt Recipe
Our tuna salad and American cheese, served on grilled white bread.
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Ingredients
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Tuna Melt Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tuna Salad
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Assemble the Tuna Melt
Spread the tuna salad mixture evenly on one slice of bread. Place a slice of American cheese on top of the tuna salad. Top with the second slice of bread.
- 3
Grill the Sandwich
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, place the sandwich in the skillet. Grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and grill the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted, another 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Serve
Remove from skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve hot.
