Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna (preferably packed in water or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or your favorite melting cheese)
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine for grilling
- Optional: chopped pickles, red onions, or capers for added flavor
Instructions
- Open the canned tuna, drain excess liquid, and combine in a mixing bowl with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined. Stir in chopped pickles or red onions if desired.
- Spread a generous amount of the tuna mixture on one side of each bread slice. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna on each piece of bread. Place the other bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt butter or margarine in the skillet. Carefully place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality bread for better flavor and texture.
- Experiment with different cheeses like Swiss or pepper Jack for varied taste options.
- Preheat the skillet well for a crispy, golden crust.
- For a healthier version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg