Description
The Perfect Tuna Melt is a warm, gooey delight that makes for an ideal meal any time of day. This comforting recipe combines creamy tuna with fresh vegetables and melted mozzarella cheese, all sandwiched between crispy, buttery bread. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick lunch on a busy weekday or serving it at a casual get-together, this tuna melt is sure to please with its rich flavor and easy preparation. Quick to make in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect fusion of taste and convenience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sliced bread
- Softened butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix drained tuna with onion, celery, garlic, parsley, mayonnaise, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Butter one side of a slice of bread and place it in the skillet.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the tuna mixture onto the bread while it cooks.
- Butter another slice of bread on one side and place it butter-side-up on top of the filling.
- Grill until golden brown; flip carefully to toast the other side until browned.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 40mg