This Tuna Melt recipe takes the classic tuna melt and turns it up a notch. Although this recipe is easy, it is definitely not your average tuna melt. Think of this as more of a “grown up” tuna melt. Years ago, I tried a tuna melt at a local Boise restaurant called Bardenay and I was blown away with how delicious it was! I immediately went home and added it to our usual sandwich rotation. Even my kids are crazy about them and ask for these sandwiches in place of a regular grilled cheese sandwich.
Ingredients in the Perfect Tuna Melt
Elevate the classic tuna melt to the absolute best tuna melt recipe with just a few extra ingredients. Trust me, every step is worth it! Here’s what you need:
Albacore tuna – see notes on tuna below. Albacore white tuna just tastes better for tuna salad and tuna melts. Mayonnaise – start with just a couple tablespoons of mayo. If you’re making sandwiches for a crowd you can add more. Dijon mustard – two teaspoons to start Seasonings – Just a little salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice Bread – any bread you like! I love sourdough bread for this recipe but you could use whole wheat or white bread. Tomato slices – two or three or to taste Provolone cheese – you can swap it with mozzarella or Monterey Jack Sharp cheddar cheese – or extra sharp cheddar adds a ton of delicious flavor. Butter – for getting that perfect golden, crispy crust
What Kind of Tuna is Best?
Albacore tuna is absolutely the best for this recipe. The cheap 50-cent cans of tuna won’t cut it if you are wanting to make a GOOD tuna melt. I love using Albacore tuna because it has a mild, fresh taste. You can find a great canned Albacore tuna at Costco. It is a bit more expensive than other canned tuna but it is worth it.
More Toppings for your Tuna Melt
If you want to add a little CRUNCH, try adding some chopped celery, pickles, and/or onion or diced shallot. This is a total personal preference. I have tried many different kinds of tuna melts and for me, personally, I like it best without the crunchiness of celery in a tuna melt.
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Best Cheese for a Tuna Melt
I love adding provolone and cheddar to my tuna melt sandwiches because you get a lot of flavor with the cheddar and a good cheese pull with the provolone. Best of both worlds. You can also try it with pepper jack, Monterrey, Swiss, Havarti, Mozzarella, Colby Jack, or any of your other favorite melty cheeses! READ MORE: 35+ Easy Lunch Ideas
How To Make a Tuna Melt
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