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Tuna Melt Sandwich
Hot open-faced tuna sandwich with melted cheese.
$25.04 estimated ingredients
Ingredients
- tuna — 2 can Store item: TUNA SOLID WHITE LONG LINE 24/5OZ/CASE-KROGER (EACH) $1.99
- bread — 4 slice Store item: King Arthur Bread Flour $7.49
- cheese — 4 slice Store item: Tillamook Cream Cheese Brick $3.99
- mayo — 3 tbsp Store item: Kroger® Real Mayo BIG DEAL! $5.99
- lettuce (optional) — 1 cup Store item: Kale Lettuce Bunch $1.29
- pepper (optional) — 0.25 tsp Store item: Braswell's® Red Pepper Jelly $4.29
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How to prepare
About this recipe
Tuna Melt Sandwich is a hot open-faced lunch classic: creamy tuna salad topped with melted cheese on toasted bread. The broiler gives bubbly, golden cheese in minutes. This american recipe serves 2 and is rated easy difficulty. Plan about 10 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking.
What you will need ready
- 2 can tuna
- 4 slice bread
- 4 slice cheese
- 3 tbsp mayo
- 1 cup lettuce (optional)
- 0.25 tsp pepper (optional)
Step-by-step
- Drain 2 can tuna well and mix with 3 tbsp mayo and 0.25 tsp pepper until creamy.
- Toast 4 slice bread until lightly golden.
- Spread tuna mixture evenly on each slice.
- Top with 4 slice cheese—one slice per piece of bread.
- Heat broiler to high. Broil on a sheet pan 2–4 minutes until cheese bubbles and browns. Watch closely.
- Remove carefully and cool 1 minute.
- Serve with 1 cup lettuce on the side or tucked under the tuna.
- Cut diagonally for easier eating.
- Add lemon or dill to tuna mix for extra brightness if desired.
- Serve immediately while cheese is stretchy.
Serving
Serve hot with pickles or tomato soup. Reheat briefly under the broiler if needed.
Cook tips
- Drain tuna thoroughly or mix will be watery.
- Broiler burns fast—stay at the oven.
- Room-temperature tuna spreads easier.
- Adjust mayo for preferred creaminess.