Spicy Tuna Melt Sandwich (Print Version)

Crispy sourdough sandwich with spicy tuna salad, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables. A quick comfort meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spicy Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
05 - 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
06 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Sandwich Assembly

09 - 8 slices sourdough bread
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Lay out sourdough bread slices and butter one side of each slice generously.
03 - Arrange 4 bread slices with unbuttered side facing up. Divide spicy tuna salad evenly among them. Top each with shredded cheddar cheese and tomato slices.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top with buttered side facing outward to enclose the filling.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts completely.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, slice diagonally in half, and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, perfect for when hunger strikes hard.
  • The sriracha and Dijon give ordinary canned tuna a bold, grown-up edge that keeps you coming back.
  • Melted cheese and toasted sourdough create that irresistible crispy-creamy contrast in every bite.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the cheese melts, so keep it at medium and be patient.
  • Drain the tuna thoroughly and press it gently with a paper towel to avoid a watery, loose filling that slides out.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently with the spatula while they cook to help the cheese melt faster and create better contact with the pan.
  • If you're making multiple sandwiches, keep the finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest so everyone eats at the same time.
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