American · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Tuna melt
20 minutes · 2 servings · omnivore
A diner-style American lunch favorite, made with basic pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (5 ounces each) canned tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bread slices
- 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 1 tablespoon butter
Let’s make it
- Mix tuna, mayonnaise, celery, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place two slices butter-side down in a skillet or on a tray, top with tuna salad and cheese, then close with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
- Cut and serve hot.
Press the sandwich gently with a spatula so it cooks evenly without spilling.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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