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High Protein Tuna Melt

High Protein Tuna Melt

This classic tuna melt is crispy, cheesy, and totally satisfying. It's the kind of comfort food that never gets old.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 594 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 (5 oz) cans Tuna in Water, drained
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Celery, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Red Onion, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 8 slices Sourdough Bread
  • 8 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Butter, softened

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until creamy and evenly combined.
  • Lay out 4 slices of sourdough bread. Place one slice of sharp cheddar cheese on each, then divide the tuna mixture evenly on top. Spread it to the edges.
  • Top the tuna with another slice of cheddar cheese, then close each sandwich with the remaining bread slices. Spread the softened butter on the outside of each sandwich, top and bottom.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
  • Carefully flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  • Let the tuna melts rest for 1 minute, then cut in half and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 45gFat: 30g
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