Spicy Tuna Melt Sandwich (Print Version)

Zesty spicy tuna salad with melted cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread. A quick, satisfying comfort food.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spicy Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

09 - 8 slices sourdough bread
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Lay out all sourdough bread slices and spread softened butter on one side of each slice.
03 - Place 4 bread slices with unbuttered side facing up. Divide spicy tuna salad evenly among the slices. Top each with shredded cheese and tomato slices.
04 - Cover each sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning buttered side facing outward.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately while hot.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes like you put in real effort.
  • The heat level is completely under your control, so you can make it mild or mouth-tingling.
  • Melted cheese and crispy bread turn ordinary canned tuna into something crave-worthy.
  • It uses pantry staples you probably already have tucked away.
02 -
  • Don't crank the heat too high or the bread will burn before the cheese melts.
  • Press the sandwiches gently while cooking, it helps the cheese melt faster and the filling stick together.
  • Let the tuna salad sit for a few minutes after mixing so the flavors blend and deepen.
03 -
  • Toast the bread lightly before assembling if you want extra crunch and less risk of sogginess.
  • Add a thin layer of mustard or hot sauce directly on the bread for an extra flavor boost.
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most even browning and a satisfying crust.
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