Tuna Melt Sandwich
Filled with homemade tuna salad, juicy tomatoes, and melty cheese, this tuna melt sandwich is a diner staple you can make at home.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 10 ounces canned tuna drained
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery diced
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tomato sliced
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place drained tuna in a mixing bowl and break up any larger pieces with a fork. Add the mayonnaise and mix well to evenly coat the tuna.
- Add the celery, pickle relish, and onion, and mix well. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Butter one side of each piece of bread and set aside.
- Heat a sauté pan or griddle over medium. Add bread, butter side down. (The number of sandwiches you can make at once will depend on the size of your cooking surface.)
- Scoop a few tablespoons of the tuna mixture onto the bread. Top with sliced tomato, cheese, and a second piece of bread, butter side up.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, until bottom is golden brown. Carefully flip sandwich and cook another 3-5 minutes, until other side is golden.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients. Slice sandwiches and serve warm.
