TUNA MELT RECIPE | How to make Cheesy Tuna 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.

Add 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice to a bowl.

Add regular mayo to the bowl.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Optionally add sugar to balance the taste.

Butter one side of 2 slices of sourdough bread (both sides can be buttered if preferred).

Set the skillet to medium heat.

Toast the bread with the unbuttered side first until browned, then flip once toasted.

Add the tuna mixture to the toasted side of the bread.

Place 2 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna.

Wait for the cheese to melt before removing from heat.

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