Name: Easy Tuna Melt Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 4 slices your favorite bread; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup canned white meat tuna packed in water, drained ( (Two 6-ounce cans)); 1/4 cup diced celery; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup good quality mayo; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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This Easy Tuna Melt Sandwich makes a tasty and filling lunch. Made with capers and Parmesan cheese, it gives a new twist to the classic flavors!

I am a big fan of this Tuna Melt recipe. Just a few simple ingredients create such a wonderful flavor, and the crunchy, buttery bread makes everything even better. So check if you have some canned tuna stashed in your pantry and then give this tasty sandwich a try.

WHAT MAKES THIS TUNA MELT RECIPE SPECIAL?

You’ll absolutely love the addition of capers and Parmesan cheese to this sandwich! These flavors work really well together. Also browning the buttered bread on both sides, before the topping is added, gives this Tuna Melt Sandwich an extra crunch.

WHAT KIND OF CHEESE IS BEST FOR TUNA MELT SANDWICH?

Great question! I always recommend using YOUR FAVORITE cheese to top the sandwich. Do you have a kind you LOVE? If not, Cheddar, Gouda, Asiago, Provolone and Mozzarella wil get the job done well. Check this article for more information: The Best Cheeses For Melting.

HOW TO MAKE A TUNA MELT SANDWICH

1. Butter the bread on both sides and fry each side in a skillet until golden brown. Set aside.

browning the bread for tuna melt sandwich

2. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna meat, celery, capers, Parmesan, mayo, and parsley. Mix everything together thoroughly.

3. Place the bread on a baking sheet. Arrange the tuna salad on top of the bread and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 5-6 minutes, until the cheese has melted and started to bubble. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Enjoy this tasty Easy Tuna Melt Sandwich and don’t forget to share how you liked it. Snap a photo and share it on Instagram with #cooktoria, I always enjoy checking out what you create!

Bon appetit, friends!

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Easy Tuna Melt Sandwich

4.41 from 10 votes

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Course: Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tuna melt

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 375kcal

Author: Tania Sheff

Ingredients

4 slices your favorite bread
2 tbsp butter
1 cup canned white meat tuna packed in water, drained (Two 6-ounce cans)
1/4 cup diced celery
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup good quality mayo
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Butter the bread on both sides and fry each side in a skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna meat, celery, capers, Parmesan, mayo, and parsley. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Place the bread on a baking sheet. Arrange the tuna salad on top of the bread and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler for 5-6 minutes, until the cheese has melted and started to bubble. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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