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Tuna Melt

a golden brown tuna melt sandwiched cut in half and stacked on a plate surrounded by potato chips
  • 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

Method

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.