How To Make Tuna Melt Recipe • Tuna Sandwich Recipe • Tuna Melt Sandwich Recipe • Grilled Sandwich

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while white bread is typically less costly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess, while sour cream is often less expensive.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a healthier option, while sardines are usually cheaper.

Drain canned tuna and place in a bowl.

Mix in mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

Spread the tuna mixture evenly on the unbuttered side of half the bread slices.

Top the tuna with slices of cheddar cheese.

Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot.

Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes more.

Remove from skillet and let cool for a minute before slicing in half.

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