Pesto Tuna Melts
Upgrade your sandwich game with these irresistible Pesto Tuna Melts—a fusion of creamy tuna salad, fragrant basil pesto, and gooey melted cheese, all nestled between golden, buttery slices of sourdough or ciabatta. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and satisfying recipe combines canned tuna with mayonnaise, a hint of lemon juice, and a dash of seasoning for a savory filling that’s perfectly balanced. Topped with provolone or mozzarella and toasted to perfection in a skillet, these melts become a warm, crunchy delight with every bite. Perfect for a lunch that feels gourmet or an easy weeknight dinner, these tuna melts are comfort food reimagined with an Italian-inspired twist.
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Ingredients
- 10 oz Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Basil pesto
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 4 slices Bread slices (sourdough or ciabatta recommended)
- 2 tbsp Butter (softened)
- 4 oz Provolone or mozzarella cheese (sliced or shredded)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully incorporated and set aside.
Step 2
Butter one side of each bread slice. Arrange two slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface or cutting board.
Step 3
Spread half of the tuna mixture evenly across the unbuttered side of each of the two slices of bread on the board.
Step 4
Lay the sliced or shredded cheese evenly over the tuna mixture.
Step 5
Top with the remaining two slices of bread, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
Step 6
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
Step 7
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Flip carefully to avoid spilling the contents.
Step 8
Once both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the skillet.
Step 9
Let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (660.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1803.9 |
| Total Fat 106.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 295.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3638.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.6g | |
| Protein 117.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 269.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1041.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1195.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories