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Savory Grilled Tuna Melt with Creamy Cheddar

Savory Grilled Tuna Melt with Creamy Cheddar Bliss

Enjoy a Savory Grilled Tuna Melt with Creamy Cheddar packed with flavor and protein, perfect for elevating your lunch game.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Mix
  • 2 cans canned tuna in water, drained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional
  • ¼ cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sandwich
  • 8 slices whole-grain bread or sourdough
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 8 slices creamy cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup arugula or spinach

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, and diced red onion. Stir in the lemon juice, adding salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Lay out eight slices of whole-grain bread and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot enough that the butter sizzles.
  4. Place four slices of prepared bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer with one slice of cheddar cheese, a scoop of the tuna mixture, tomato slices, and arugula.
  5. Top with another slice of cheddar cheese and the remaining slices of bread, buttered side up.
  6. Grill the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, then cut each sandwich in half and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 840mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for later. Add your favorite spices or variations to customize further.

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