Zesty Tuna Melt

Servings servings

Prep: 10

Cook: 15

Total: 25

5 from 4 votes

Tuna melt and grilled cheese combined! Tuna salad and melted cheddar cheese are sandwiched between two slices of buttery toast.

MinShien

Ingredients

▢ 8 oz canned tuna dry weight, drained
▢ 1/4 cup mayonnaise
▢ 2 tbsp white onion finely chopped
▢ 2 tbsp pickled relish
▢ 1 lemon juiced
▢ 1/2 tsp Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning or more to taste
▢ 8 slices bread
▢ 3 tbsp salted butter softened
▢ 4 slices cheddar cheese

Instructions

In a bowl, combine tuna (drained),mayonnaise, white onions, pickled relish, lemon juice, and Tony Chachere’s CreoleSeasoning. Mix to combine.
Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter.
Place a few tablespoons of tuna mixture on the non-buttered side of a piece of bread. Evenly spread mixture on the bread.Top mixture with a slice of cheese, and another slice of bread (buttered side up).
Repeat Step 3 until a total of four sets of sandwiches are made.
Heat skillet under medium low heat. Once skillet is heated, gently bring one of the sandwiches to skillet. Sear sandwich on one side until the bottoms are golden brown (1-2 minute), then gently flip to sear the other side for another minute or so. Once both sides are golden brown and cheese has melted, remove sandwich promptly.
Repeat Step 5 to cook the other three sandwiches.
Slice sandwiches into halves. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

How to Make Warm Tuna Dip: Transfer tuna salad to an oven-safe bowl, add cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or even cream cheese), bake at 375℉ for 10-15 minutes or until cheese melts. Stir and sprinkle more Creole Seasoning on the top of dip. Serve with crackers and enjoy!

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