Description
This cheesy tuna melt is the ultimate cozy lunch with creamy tuna salad, melty cheddar cheese, and toasted sourdough bread. A simple, quick, and cozy lunch for lunch or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf of sourdough bread, sliced
- 4 cans of tuna, drained well
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 4 small dill pickles (or 1 large), finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to season
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Drain tuna well and add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped scallion and pickles, mayonnaise, dill, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to season. Use a fork or large spoon to stir the mixture until evenly combined.
- Slice bread and spread a thin layer of butter on each bread slice.
- Flip the butter side facing out, place 1 slice of cheese down on the bread, and fill each sandwich with a thick spread of the tuna mixture. Top with a slice of cheddar cheese before placing another slice of bread on top (butter side up).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat for about 5-8 minutes before cooking the sandwiches. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook on each side for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melty and the edges are golden brown. If you see the bread is starting to burn, slightly reduce the heat.
- Slice in half and enjoy hot with a side of veggies, fruit or chips!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes