Tuna Melt Sandwich
Ingredients:
– 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons minced red onion
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 4 slices of bread (your choice of bread)
– Butter, softened
– 4 slices of cheddar or Swiss cheese
– Optional: Sliced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or pickles for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, minced red onion, chopped parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
2. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
3. Butter one side of each bread slice.
4. Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, on the skillet or griddle.
5. Divide the tuna mixture equally between the two slices of bread, spreading it evenly.
6. Top each tuna-covered slice with two slices of cheese.
7. Place the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up, on top of the cheese.
8. Cook the sandwiches on the skillet or griddle until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Flip the sandwiches once to ensure even heating.
9. Once the sandwiches are cooked to your desired level of crispness, remove them from the heat.
10. Optionally, garnish the tuna melt sandwiches with sliced tomatoes, sliced avocado, or pickles.
11. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve them hot.
Enjoy the delicious and comforting Tuna Melt Sandwich, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
