Description
Golden, crispy, and filled with creamy tuna and melty cheese, this Tuna Panini Melt is a quick and satisfying comfort meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, diced red onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Lightly butter one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side, layer the tuna mixture, cheddar cheese, and tomato slices. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Place the sandwich in the panini press or grill pan. Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3–5 minutes per side.
- Let cool slightly, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use a firm bread like sourdough or ciabatta to prevent sogginess.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to keep the sandwich crisp.
- Customize with sliced pickles, jalapeños, or your favorite cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg