The Ultimate Tuna Melt

 

The Ultimate Tuna Melt is a delicious and satisfying sandwich that combines the flavors of tuna salad with melted cheese on crispy bread. Here's a simple and tasty recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

1. Canned Tuna: 2 cans (about 5 ounces each), drained
2. Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
3. Dijon Mustard: 1 tablespoon
4. Celery: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
5. Red Onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
6. Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
7. Salt and Pepper: to taste
8. Bread: 4 slices (use your favorite type, such as sourdough or whole wheat)
9. Butter: 2 tablespoons, softened
10. Cheese: 1 to 1.5 cups, shredded (cheddar, Swiss, or a blend work well)

Optional toppings:

• Tomato slices
• Avocado slices
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven broiler.

2. Prepare Tuna Salad:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped red onion, and fresh lemon juice.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

3. Butter the Bread:

   • Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice.

4. Assemble the Sandwiches:

   • Place the bread slices, buttered side down, on a baking sheet.
   • Divide the tuna salad evenly among two slices of bread.

5. Add Cheese:

   • Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the tuna salad on each slice.

6. Broil the Sandwiches:

   • Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on them to avoid burning.

7. Optional Toppings:

   • If desired, add tomato slices, avocado slices, or fresh parsley on top of the melted cheese.

8. Assemble and Serve:

   • Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
   • Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the cheese to form sandwiches.

9. Slice and Enjoy:

   • Use a sharp knife to slice each sandwich in half diagonally.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy your Ultimate Tuna Melt!

Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences, and don't hesitate to experiment with different types of bread or cheese.