Fancy Tuna Melts
Elevate your comfort food game with these Fancy Tuna Melts, a sophisticated twist on the classic sandwich! Featuring tender canned tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and a medley of fresh parsley and red onion, this flavorful filling is perfectly balanced. The sandwiches are layered with melty Swiss cheese, juicy tomato slices, and toasted sourdough bread for an irresistibly crispy and gooey bite. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual lunches. Add a touch of elegance to your tuna melt experience by serving alongside a crisp green salad or a warm bowl of soup. Perfectly delicious, endlessly comforting, and undeniably fancy!
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Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans Canned tuna
- 0.3333 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices Sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 medium Tomato
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh parsley and red onion.
Step 3
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the tuna. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Set the slices aside, buttered-side down.
Step 5
Spread an even layer of the tuna mixture on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
Step 6
Top the tuna mixture with a slice of Swiss cheese and a few thin slices of tomato.
Step 7
Place the remaining bread slices on top, buttered-side up, to form two sandwiches.
Step 8
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 9
Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Step 10
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (704.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1632.6 |
| Total Fat 92.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g | |
| Cholesterol 223.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4423.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 136.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.9g | |
| Protein 68.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 54.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1207.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 744.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories