Simple Tuna Melt

Simple Tuna Melt
  • PREP TIME
    3 mins
  • COOK TIME
    7 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 mins
  • SERVING
    1 People
  • VIEWS
    492

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this sophisticated take on the classic tuna melt. Flaked tuna is combined with tangy balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dill pickle, then baked to golden, cheesy perfection. A quick, comforting, and surprisingly flavorful dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    27 g
  • Cholesterol
    78 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1028 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    34 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Place bread slices in the oven to toast lightly while it preheats, and prepare the tuna salad. (3 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, gently mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, salt, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and chopped dill pickle until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to maintain a desirable texture. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Remove bread from the oven. Pile the tuna mixture generously onto one slice. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the other slice of bread. (2 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is beautifully melted, bubbly, and the tuna is heated through. (7 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Carefully place the cheese-covered bread slice on top of the tuna-laden slice to form a sandwich. Cut in half and serve immediately, savoring each delightful bite.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the tuna mixture.
Experiment with different types of bread, such as sourdough or multigrain, to find your perfect match.
If you prefer a crispier melt, try pan-frying the sandwich in a lightly buttered skillet instead of baking it.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 164 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Litzy Macgyver

    So quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Thea Weissnat

    This recipe is a game-changer! The balsamic vinegar adds such a unique twist.

  • Hosea Hudson

    I never thought I could get so excited about a tuna melt, but this is amazing!

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