My Grilled Tuna Melt recipe will show you how to make a tuna melt for one. Just like a grilled cheese, but with tuna salad in between.
Updated 06/20/2020
Are tuna melts good?
If you are a fan of tuna and a regular tuna sandwich, then you will love the Grilled Tuna Melt.
What sides go with tuna melts?
Here are some ideas for some sides or complimentary foods to a Grilled Tuna Melt…
- Soup
- Chips
- Salad
- Raw Vegetable Slices (such as cucumbers, zucchini, etc.)
How to make a tuna melt on the stove
Making a tuna melt on the stove is the same as making a grilled cheese. Just add the tuna salad on the bread with the cheese. Use a frying pan or skillet to “grill” or toast the outside of the bread.
What goes good on a tuna sandwich?
Besides the cheese, of course, adding lettuce, onion, tomatoes and some chopped celery are a good start. Some people like adding sliced avocados and peppers to theirs.
Tuna Salad Recipe
My basic tuna salad recipe:
- 1 pkg – tuna, drained
- 1/2-3/4 cup mayo
- 1 – chopped boiled egg
- 2 tbsp – relish (optional)
- Salt & pepper.
**You can use the tuna salad that you normally use.
Try some of these too while you’re here…
Fried Bologna and Egg Sandwich
Fried Bologna Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Grilled Tuna Melt
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Slices bread (your choice)
- 2 Slices American Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Tuna Salad
- 1 Tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Butter the bread on one side.
- Place bread, butter side down, in preheated skillet (medium – medium high heat) and place one slice of the cheese on the bread.
- Spoon the tuna salad on top of the cheese.
- Add the other slice of cheese.
- Place the other slice of bread (butter side up) on top. You can check the bottom slice to see if it's to your likin'. The bread takes 3 to 5 minutes to brown (medium heat).
- Flip the sandwich over (be careful not to fling the tuna salad everywhere). Cook the bottom slice of bread now. Remove from pan when done. Slice and serve.
