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Tuna Melt

Tuna Melt

The ultimate comfort food, a Tuna Melt combines creamy tuna with melted cheese, all sandwiched between crispy bread. It's an easy weeknight dinner that satisfies cravings. Perfect for lunch or dinner, you'll want to make it tonight!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans solid, water-packed tuna
  • cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup cornichons or small dill pickles
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or dill
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 slices bread
  • 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Frying Pan
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Air Fryer
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Drain the tuna as completely as you can. Flake into a bowl and top with the Greek yogurt, pickles, red onion, lemon juice, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. With a fork, stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  2. For each melt, top a slice of bread with one-third of the tuna mixture, spreading it evenly all the way to the edges. Lay a slice of cheese on top, then another slice of bread. Butter the top of the bread with 1/2 tablespoon butter. (If cooking in a panini press or the air fryer, go ahead and butter the other side of the melt too.)
  3. To Cook on the Stove: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium low. Once the skillet is hot, add the sandwich, buttered-side down. Butter the top. Cook on each side for 2 to 4 minutes until the bread is toasty and golden—low and slow will guarantee the most melty, perfectly cooked grilled cheese.
  4. To Cook in a Panini Press: Cook on medium-high until the bread is golden and the cheese melted.
  5. To Cook in the Air Fryer: Use toothpicks to secure the tuna melt by sticking a toothpick into two of the opposite corners of the bread. Air fry at 360°F for 9 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Let the tuna melt cool for a few minutes. Cut in half and enjoy.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Refrigerate leftover tuna melt sandwiches in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
  • Tip 2: Heat leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the air fryer at 350 degrees F.