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Grandma’s Tuna Melts

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I crave a tuna melt for lunch weekly, specifically my Grandma’s. Of course, I added a couple of ingredients that she did not. However, this final product is a family favorite. What really makes these tuna melts special is the chopped dill and olive oil. This sandwich is satisfying, cost friendly and can easily feed a family.

The mix: canned tuna, yellow onion, celery, dill pickle, mayo, olive oil, freshly squeezed, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Scoop the mix onto a piece of buttered bread (I love sourdough), top with freshly grated cheese.

After cooking on both sides over medium heat, slice and enjoy the deliciousness… look at that cheese ooooze!

Grandma's Tuna Melts
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Grandma’s Tuna Melts

Recipe by Kinsey WilliamsCourse: Healthy, Lunch, Main Dishes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

587

kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cans 6 oz Tuna

  • 1/4 Cup Diced Celery

  • 1/4 Cup Diced Yellow Onion

  • 1/4 Cup Diced Dill Pickle

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1/3 Cup Mayo

  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

  • 1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

  • Freshly Cracked Pepper

  • 8 Pieces of Sourdough Bread

  • 4 Tablespoons of Softened Butter

  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese

Directions

  • Drain the tuna from the can and dump into a big mixing bowl. Use a fork to pull the tuna apart a bit. Mix in the celery, onion, pickle, olive oil, mayo, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper.
  • Preheat a skillet over medium heat. While it is heating up, butter one side of each slice of bread, a 1/2 tablespoon each.
  • Flip the slices of bread so they are butter side down, and scoop about 1/4-1/3 cup of tuna mix onto one slice of bread, then top with 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat this process for the remaining 3 sandwiches.
  • Place the sandwich or sandwiches (based on how big your skillet is, you may have to do this in batches) in the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes on side, covered, the flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until both sides are a nice golden.
  • Slice and enjoy! If you have extra tuna mix, you can keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

  • Amount Per ServingCalories587
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 39.1g 61%
    • Saturated Fat 16.2g 81%
  • Cholesterol 92mg 31%
  • Sodium 1507mg 63%
  • Potassium 355mg 11%
  • Total Carbohydrate 27.5g 10%
    • Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22%
    • Sugars 3.3g
  • Protein 36.4g 73%
  • Calcium 24%
  • Iron 24%
  • Vitamin D 57%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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