The Best Tuna Melt Recipe

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Tuna melts are the ultimate sandwich with a flavorful fish mixture, melty cheddar cheese, and freshly sliced tomatoes all melted together in a skillet on crispy, golden bread. So easy to make and delicious, this sandwich will literally melt in your mouth!

Level up your lunch game and try out a few other of my favorite sandwich recipes: this amazing egg salad sandwich, the absolute best BLT, or this easy Cuban sandwich! They’re so easy to make but SO delicious. It’s love at first bite!

The Best Tuna Melt Sandwich EVER

This is the ultimate tuna melt sandwich recipe! This sandwich will literally just melt in your mouth, it is that good. First off, this tuna salad mixture is AMAZING and full of SO much flavor. To make it, all you have to do is drain the tuna and mix it together with mayonnaise a few vegetables, Dijon mustard and parsley. It’s so simple to make and mixes together quickly and easily. From there, layer with cheese and tomato and melt it all together. Again, it is that simple! I have two ways I love to make it: broiled or on a skillet! Try both and find out which way is your favorite!

Tuna melts come together so quickly and easily. It is one of my favorite sandwiches and the bonus is my kids love it too! The golden crust on the outside is so appealing, and the melty, cheesy filling makes it out-of-this-world good! Not sure what to make for lunch? Try this tuna melt recipe! Trust me, your taste buds will be singing its praises.

What You’ll Need to Make the Best Tuna Melt

This tuna melt recipe comes together quickly and easily. It’s perfect for a hungry family! It is seriously so good and tastes like a million bucks! You’ll want it for lunch all of the time. For all of the measurements I used, check out the recipe card below.

• Tuna Fish: Drained from the can and ready to go!
• Mayonnaise: This is added to the tuna fish to make it rich and creamy.
• Celery: Sliced into small pieces.
• Red Onion: Sliced and diced up. 
• Dijon Mustard: This has so much flavor and adds to the creaminess of the mixture.
• Parsley: One of my favorite seasonings!
• Salt and Pepper: Just a pinch! Feel free to add more to taste.
• Bread: I like a thicker piece of bread but you can use your favorite kind here.
• Cheddar Cheese: Slice your own cheese for the best flavor and maximum cheesiness!
• Tomato: Sliced thin and layered on the sandwich.
• Butter: To make the outside of the bread golden and crispy.

How to Make a Tuna Melt (2 Ways!)

Simply mix together the tuna fish mixture then start layering the ingredients on top of a thick piece of bread. Melt it all together and you have the perfect classic tuna melt sandwich! Make this a complete meal by adding in sweet potato fries or air fryer potato chips for the best flavor combination.

1. Tuna Fish Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, parsley, salt and pepper.
2. Prepare Bread: Butter each slice of bread. Putting the butter side down. Then add the cheese on the unbuttered side.
3. Layer the Sandwich: Add the tuna mixture on top. Top with tomato and additional cheese.

Skillet Method:

1. Preheat a Skillet to Medium Heat: Add the sandwich to the skillet and heat for about 2-3 minutes until cheese starts to melt and is golden brown. Flip to the other side and cook until the cheese is fully melted then the sandwich is golden brown.

Broiler Method:

1. Preheat Broiler: Spread the bread butter side up and toast for a couple of minutes. Then top with cheese, tuna mixture and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.