Amazing Tuna Melt

A close-up view of a person holding up a tuna melt sandwich that has been sliced in half.

Course: lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 32

Servings:

Calories: 562kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

It's time to take this iconic sandwich to heights you just can't imagine. It all starts with the Best-Ever Tuna Salad. Be sure to go with top-notch bread and cheese, and juicy red tomatoes. The rest comes together beautifully. Simple, straightforward, and unbelievably delicious!

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Equipment

1 large skillet (12") preferably non-stick

Ingredients

4 cups tuna salad click for recipe
8 slices sourdough bread ¼" thick, or croissant bread
8 slices cheddar cheese
3 tomatoes sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 tbsp unsalted butter softened

Instructions

Do Ahead

Prepare the tuna salad (link to full recipes in Ingredients list)
4 cups tuna salad

Make the Tuna Melts

Build the sandwiches by starting with 1 bread slice. Add 1 slice of cheese, then about 1/2 cup of the tuna salad, then 1 or 2 slices of tomato, a pinch of salt and pepper, another slice of cheese, and topped with another slice of bread. Repeat to build 3 more sandwiches.
8 slices sourdough bread, 8 slices cheddar cheese, 3 tomatoes, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of the butter. Swirl until completely melted.
8 tbsp unsalted butter
Carefully add 1 or 2 sandwiches into the hot skillet. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Use a spatula to lift each sandwich from the skillet and place it on a cutting board. Carefully flip each sandwich over. Add more butter to the skillet. Once melted, use the spatula to place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook until nicely browned on the bottom, another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining two sandwiches.
Cut in half and serve at once.

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Notes

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The tuna salad can be made up to 3 days in advance. The recipe can be doubled or tripled, easily. The salad can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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