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Two Tuna Melt Halves stacked on top of each other.
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5 from 3 votes

Tuna Melt Recipe

This is hands-down my favorite tuna melt recipe. So cheesy and delicious! Just follow these easy tips and you will have a perfect tuna melt every time.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sandwich, Tuna melt
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 464kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 7 ounces albacore tuna (see notes above)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread (or sourdough)
  • 4 tomato slices or to taste
  • 2 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or extra sharp)
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened, to taste

Instructions

  • Combine tuna, mayonnaise, dijon, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir with a fork until well combined.
    Bowl with mixed albacore tuna mixture.
  • Spread tuna mixture evenly over 2 slices of bread.
    Two slices of wheat bread with tuna mixture on top.
  • Top with tomatoes and a little more salt and pepper. 
    Sliced wheat bread with albacore tuna and sliced tomatoes.
  • Add a slice of provolone and a slice of cheddar to each sandwich and place remaining bread slices over the top, making 2 complete sandwiches. 
    Sliced wheat bread with tuna, tomatoes and cheese.
  • Spread butter over both side of each sandwich and set aside. 
    Butter spread on outsides of tuna melt.
  • Heat large skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Carefully place sandwiches in the skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted. 
    Skillet with golden Tuna Melt.

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Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 479mg | Iron: 1.8mg