CLASSIC TUNA MELT: Easy, Delicious, & Satisfying/Simple Sandwich Perfect When Pressed for Time

Ingredients

• 12 ounce Tuna in Water (canned, drained)
• 2 slice Sourdough Bread (hearty sliced sourdough)
• 2 tablespoon White Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Hamburger Pickles (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon (freshly squeezed juice)
• 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise (heaping, to keep tuna moist)
• to taste pinch Salt (sea salt)
• to taste pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 slice Sharp Cheddar Cheese (sharp cheddar)
• 2 slice Pepper Jack Cheese (pepper jack)
• 2 tablespoon Butter (softened for spreading)

Instructions

1. Drain the Tuna

   Open the 12‑ounce can of tuna, drain the water into a bowl (you can save it for your pet) and transfer the tuna to a medium mixing bowl.

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2. Chop Vegetables and Pickles

   Finely chop the white onion, fresh parsley, and hamburger pickles. Add them to the bowl with the tuna.

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3. Season the Tuna Mix

   Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add Lemon Juice and Mayo

   Squeeze about 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice into the mixture, then add roughly 3 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly until the tuna looks moist but not soggy.

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5. Butter the Bread

   Spread softened butter (or mayo) on one side of each sourdough slice.

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6. Assemble the Sandwich

   Place one slice butter‑side‑down on a plate, spread the tuna mixture evenly, layer the sharp cheddar and pepper jack slices, then top with the second slice butter‑side‑up.

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7. Preheat Skillet

   Heat a skillet over medium heat for about a minute.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

8. Cook First Side

   Place the sandwich in the skillet, buttered side down. Cover with the lid (or a second pan) and cook for 2‑3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

9. Flip and Cook Other Side

   Carefully flip the sandwich with a spatula and cook the other side, uncovered, for another 2‑3 minutes until golden and the cheese is fully melted.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

10. Slice and Serve

    Remove the sandwich from the skillet, cut it diagonally, and serve immediately.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

35g

Fiber

2g