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Toasted Tuna and Cheese Sandwich

October 28, 2020 by [email protected] 6 Comments

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This toasted tuna and cheese sandwich (aka The Tuna Melt) is the perfect combination of a creamy tuna salad sandwiched between toasted bread.

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  • How to make a toasted tuna and cheese sandwich step-by-step
  • These are the KEY steps for making a GREAT toasted tuna
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If you follow my blog at all, you know that I LOVE a good sandwich. Sandwiches that are sweet & savory like this Monte Cristo Breakfast sandwich. A Roast Beef sandwich that is anything but ordinary. Or simple Cream Cheese Sliders that everyone will love.

So when I wanted to recreate a tuna sandwich that’s toasted just like one from an area restaurant, I didn’t think it would be that hard. Wrong. Something that this restaurant does just makes it so good, and it’s unlike any other tuna fish sandwich I’ve ever had before.

After many years of trial and error, I think I finally came up with the closest thing to this classic melted sandwich I could. The only thing that was missing was the chocolate malt or Green River fountain soda.

Ingredients

How to make a tuna sandwich on the stovetop-

  • Favorite bread. I love to use ciabatta for this recipe
  • Butter. This is what makes the golden brown toast on the bread.
  • Solid white albacore tuna mixed with mayonnaise. This type of canned tuna is the KEY ingredient in this tuna mixture making this the best tuna sandwich you will ever have.
  • Sliced tomato. This is optional, but it’s a great addition.
  • Shredded Colby jack cheese. A nice cheese blend that melts perfectly.

Visit YouTube for a video of how to make this
Toasted Tuna and Cheese Sandwich

How to make a toasted tuna and cheese sandwich step-by-step

Start by opening the can of tuna and draining out the water.

Add to a bowl and stir in the good stuff, real mayonnaise.

a bowl with creamy tuna salad in it with a spoon and a jar of mayonnaise next to it with the cap off

Slice a tomato into thick slices.

Spread the 4 pieces of bread with the butter.

Place the bread butter side down on a griddle pan, then top with cheese and sliced tomatoes.

collage of steps for making a toasted tuna and cheese sandwich

Add half of the tuna salad, and more cheese, then butter the top piece of bread and place on top.

Repeat the process with the second sandwich.

Place the griddle pan or skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat.

Put a heavy pan, like cast iron, on top of the bread so that it squishes the sandwich down. Cook for 2-1/2 minutes.

a toasted tuna and cheese sandwich on a griddle pan with a heavier pan on top on top of a lit stove

Using a hot pad, remove the pan from the top of the sandwich, and set it aside. Flip the sandwich, then replace the pan on top. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Take the sandwiches off of the pan. Cut diagonally.

These are the KEY steps for making a GREAT toasted tuna

  • Use only solid white albacore tuna – there is no substitute for this. It is essential to make sure this tuna sandwich tastes gourmet.
  • The key to a creamy tuna salad for topping on this sandwich is to make it with only REAL mayonnaise.
  • Use a heavy pan on top of the sandwich to ensure that it is pressed down when cooking.

Storage

This is a sandwich recipe that is for 2 people, so ideally there will be no leftovers. If you are making this for one person, add the leftover tuna salad to a covered container and refrigerate until its next use. Use within 2 days.

More sandwich recipes

  • Beer Battered Fried Shrimp Sandwiches
  • Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwiches {with Coleslaw}
  • Air Fryer Veggie Sandwich
  • BLT Sandwich with Pepper Jelly

And here you are…..

collage of toasted tuna & cheese sandwich with descriptive text

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy! 

overhead shot of a toasted tuna & cheese sandwich on a plate with a napkin and glass of seltzer next to it

Toasted Tuna and Cheese Sandwich

This toasted tuna and cheese sandwich has a creamy tuna salad, melted cheese, and crisp toasted bread.
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna cheese sandwich, tuna sandwich
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches

Equipment

  • griddle
  • heavy pan

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bread I used ciabatta 
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 5 ounces solid white fancy albacore tuna use half for each sandwich
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese use half for each sandwich

Instructions

  • Start by opening the can of tuna and draining out the water.
    5 ounces solid white fancy albacore tuna
  • Add to a bowl and stir in the good stuff, real mayonnaise.
    2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Slice a tomato into thick slices.
    1 medium tomato
  • Spread the 4 pieces of bread with the butter.
    4 slices bread, 1 tablespoon butter
  • Place the bread butter side down on a griddle pan, then top with cheese and sliced tomatoes.
    1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • Add half of the tuna salad, more cheese, then butter the top piece of bread and place on top.
  • Repeat the process with the second sandwich.
  • Place the griddle pan on the stovetop and turn on the heat to medium-high.
  • Put a heavy pan, like cast iron, on the top of the bread so that it squishes the sandwich down. Cook for 2-1/2 minutes
  • Using a hot pad, remove the pan from the top of the sandwich, and set it aside. Flip the sandwich, then replace the pan on top. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Take the sandwiches off of the pan. Cut diagonally.

Video

Visit YouTube for a video of how to make this Toasted Tuna and Cheese Sandwich

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Use only solid white albacore tuna – there is no substitute for this. It is essential to make sure this tuna sandwich tastes gourmet.
  • The key to a creamy tuna salad for topping on this sandwich is to make it with only REAL mayonnaise.
  • Use a heavy pan on top of the sandwich to ensure that it is pressed down when cooking.
  • To store: if you do have tuna salad leftover, add it to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 2 days.
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Last Updated on April 16, 2023 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Mitten Meals, Sandwich Recipes

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Comments

  1. Andrea Howe

    November 1, 2020 at 12:49 pm

    I love tuna sandwiches! This one sounds and looks delicious!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      November 1, 2020 at 12:54 pm

      Thank you, Andrea! It’s really easy & delicious.

      Reply
  2. Dee Gross

    August 2, 2021 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    Solid white albacore great sweet Vidalia onions diced plenty of Hellman’s mayonnaise grilled toasted Bay English muffins I’ve never had it with cheese but it sounds good oh and you mustn’t forget Cape Cod kettle-cooked potato chips yum top of the tuna oh boy

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      August 3, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      I am ALL for chips on top of sandwiches. Your upgrades sound amazing too, Dee.

      Reply
  3. Bob

    April 27, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Capers, thinly sliced red onion….yum

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      April 27, 2023 at 9:17 pm

      Oh, YUM! Great additions.

      Reply

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