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    Tuna Melt Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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    One of my favourite things in my pantry is canned tuna. You would be surprised at the number of things that you can actually make using it. You can throw it in a salad, in pasta, or even on pizza. But one of my absolute favourite ways to use it is in a delicious, warm, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich.

    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy! | aheadofthyme.com

    What is in a Tuna Melt?

    If you are a tuna lover, then by default, you are a tuna melt lover. What you will need before you can take a bite into that crunchy and gooey sandwich is 10 minutes of time (to prepare and grill), and a few key ingredients (some of which are versatile).

    1. canned tuna
    2. mayonnaise
    3. green onions - you can substitute with other flavours including celery and pickles
    4. salt and pepper
    5. butter - you can use cooking spray instead (for grilling)
    6. toast bread - you can use any kind of bread
    7. cheddar cheese - you can substitute for other hard cheeses such as mozzarella, provolone, or Havarti
    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy! | aheadofthyme.com
    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy! | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Tuna Melt

    1. Combine tuna, mayonnaise and green onions. Set aside.
    2. Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on each of the 4 slices of bread and pace them on a plate, butter side facing down. Divide white cheddar equally onto 2 of the slices. Top those same 2 slices with an even layer of the tuna mixture, and shredded cheddar. Top each with the remaining slice of bread (butter side on top).
    3. Heat a skillet or griddle pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy! | aheadofthyme.com

    Tuna melt grilled cheese sandwiches are a perfect easy lunch option. But as a busy mom to a toddler, some days a tuna melt for dinner is pretty amazing. You really can’t beat a meal that’s ready in 10 minutes.

    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy! | aheadofthyme.com

    More Sandwich Recipes

    Craving more sandwiches? Try some of my Other favourites:

    • Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce
    • Avocado Bagel with Microgreens
    • Shanghai Style Vegetarian Steamed Buns
    • 15-Minute Fish Burgers with Creamy Slaw

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    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy! | aheadofthyme.com

    Tuna Melt Grilled Cheese Sandwich


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 11 minutes
    • Yield: 2 sandwiches
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    Get your hands on pantry staple canned tuna and make a delicious, crunchy tuna melt grilled cheese sandwich in less than 10 minutes! It's so tasty and easy!


    Ingredients

    • 1 can white tuna in water, drained
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
    • pinch of salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    • 4 slices of toast bread
    • 4 slices sharp white cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup sharp (yellow) cheddar cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    1. In a small bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise and green onions. Set aside.
    2. Spread ½ tablespoon of butter on each of the 4 slices of bread and pace them on a plate, butter side facing down. Divide white cheddar equally onto 2 of the slices. Top those same 2 slices with an even layer of the tuna mixture, and shredded cheddar. Top each with the remaining slice of bread (butter side on top).
    3. Heat a skillet or griddle pan over medium heat. Add sandwiches and cook for 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 6 minutes
    • Category: Sandwich
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: tuna melt, tuna sandwich, canned tuna, tuna recipes, tuna grilled cheese, grilled cheese sandwich

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    1. MONIKA says

      April 27, 2020 at 11:43 am

      there are different sizes of cans...
      HOW MANY GRAMS is the can of tuna?

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 27, 2020 at 10:29 pm

        The can of tuna I used was 184 grams (133 grams drained).

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    2. Karen says

      April 12, 2020 at 7:38 am

      Tuna melt! One of my favorite things ever. You have inspired me to go make one!

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 13, 2020 at 11:11 pm

        Yes, go do it now. Perfect quarantine meal!

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    3. Ben says

      April 08, 2020 at 6:05 am

      I love a good tuna melt. And that is really weird because I don't like tuna in any other form. LOL. Oh well. I'll be making this one for sure.

      ★★★★★

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      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        April 09, 2020 at 3:48 pm

        Haha, I like tuna in lots of forms but in a tuna melt is my favourite 🙂

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