Quick Tuna Melt Recipe

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Craving a quick and tasty meal? A tuna melt is perfect for you! This classic sandwich combines creamy tuna salad with melted cheese on toasted bread. You can whip up a delicious tuna melt in just 15 minutes with a few simple ingredients.

Ready to make your own? Grab some canned tuna, mayo, bread, and cheese. Mix the tuna with mayo and your favorite add-ins like celery or onion. Pile it on bread, top with cheese, and broil until golden and bubbly. You’ll have a hot, melty sandwich in no time!

Exact Ingredients (Plus Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need for a tasty tuna melt quesadilla:

• 2 cans of tuna, drained
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 4 large tortillas
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
• 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)

For extra flavor, try these add-ins:

• Chopped celery for crunch
• A dash of hot sauce for heat
• Sliced tomatoes for freshness

Mix the tuna, mayo, mustard, green onions, pickles, and dill in a bowl. Spread the mixture on half of each tortilla. Top with cheese and fold.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter or oil. Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese melts.

Your quick and easy tuna melt quesadilla is ready to enjoy!

Instructions

Drain two 5-ounce cans of tuna well. Mix the tuna in a bowl with 1/2 cup mayo, 1/4 cup diced celery, and 2 tablespoons diced red onion. Add 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir until combined.

Butter one side of 4 bread slices. Place them butter-side down on a baking sheet. Top each slice with cheese, then spread the tuna mixture over the cheese. Add a tomato slice if you like.

Put another slice of cheese on top of the tuna. Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!

Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, take them out. Let cool for a minute before eating. Your quick and tasty tuna melts are ready to enjoy!

Remember to adjust the ingredients to your liking. You can add extra veggies or swap out the cheese for your favorite kind. Have fun making these yummy sandwiches!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Want to make the best tuna melt? Here are some helpful tips:

Use good quality tuna packed in oil for extra flavor. Drain it well before mixing.

Add some crunch with finely diced celery or pickles in your tuna mixture.

Try different cheeses like Swiss or provolone for variety. Shredded cheese melts more evenly than slices.

Toast your bread first for a crispy base that won’t get soggy.

Use a non-stick pan or griddle to prevent sticking and get that perfect golden crust.

For storing, keep leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for 3-4 days.

You can prep tuna salad ahead of time, but assemble and cook sandwiches just before eating for best results.

If you have leftovers, wrap cooled sandwiches tightly in foil or plastic wrap. Reheat in a toaster oven to keep them crispy.

Freeze uncooked tuna salad for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.