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Tuna Melt
Tuna salad, cheddar, and toasted bread turn into a hot American diner sandwich with a molten center.
Easy⏱️ 20 min📖 1 min readServes 2~560 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 8 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Under 30 min
- #Easy
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Timeline
Total 20 min- Prep12 min
- Cooking8 min
Ingredients
2 servings
Quick:
For the filling
- 300 gr Canned tuna
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Mayonnaise
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Pickled cucumber
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 4 dilim Sandwich bread
- 4 dilim Cheddar cheese
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
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Instructions
- 1
Drain the tuna and flake it coarsely with a fork.
- 2
Make the filling with mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- 3
Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of the bread slices.
- 4
Divide the tuna filling and cheddar over the inside faces and close the sandwiches.
- 5
Heat a pan over medium heat and place the sandwiches in it.
- 6
Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned and the cheese melts.
8 min08:00 - 7
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Draining the tuna for 2 minutes keeps the sandwich filling from turning watery and lets the cheese melt evenly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with pickle slices, potato chips, and a plain green salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
42
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 30%Fat 46%
GI 31 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tuna Melt make?
This recipe serves 2.How long does Tuna Melt take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 8 minutes; 20 minutes in total.Is Tuna Melt difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tuna Melt have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 42g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Tuna Melt contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tuna Melt belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Tuna Melt need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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