Tuna Melt Recipe

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Retro Recipes from the '50s and '60sThere’s a vintage diner in my town that my husband and I frequent on the weekends, and I swear they serve the most amazing tuna melt I’ve ever eaten. This recipe re-creates that magic with the perfect mix of veggies, seasonings, and plenty of tuna and melty cheese!

  • Yield: 4 sandwiches
  • Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • ½ small red onion, finely diced
  • ½ celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
How to Make It
  1. Place the tuna in a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Add the onion, celery, and parsley.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
  3. Place two slices of bread on a clean work surface. Scoop 4 to 5 tablespoons of the tuna onto one slice of bread and top with 1 slice of cheese. Butter the second slice of bread and place on top.
  4. In a medium skillet, melt ½ tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is sizzling, add the sandwich, butter-side up.
  5. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned, then flip and cook on the second side for 2 to 3 minutes more, until browned.
  6. Set the sandwich on a plate to cool slightly.
  7. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches. (You can also use a larger skillet and cook two sandwiches at a time.) Cut in half and serve.
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