Simple Recipes for Every Day
Tuna Melt
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 3 (6-ounce) cans water-packed tuna, drained
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 8 slices crusty sourdough bread (about ½ inch thick)
- 8 slices extra-sharp white cheddar
Ingredients
- 3 (6-ounce) cans water-packed tuna, drained
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 8 slices crusty sourdough bread (about ½ inch thick)
- 8 slices extra-sharp white cheddar
Method
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, ½ cup of the mayonnaise, capers, onions, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir, breaking up the tuna with a fork.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and butter. Spread one side of each slice of bread with the mayonnaise mixture. Spread ½ cup of the tuna mixture onto the opposite side of the bread slice. Top the tuna with two slices of cheddar and another bread slice, spread-sides up. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 sandwiches total.
Heat a large skillet until hot over medium-low heat. Add 2 of the sandwiches to the skillet, before turning the heat down to low. Cook, undisturbed until golden brown, and the cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.