Spicy Tuna Melt Sandwich (Printable)

Zesty tuna salad with spicy kick, melted cheese, and crispy sourdough bread. A quick comfort sandwich ready in 20 minutes.

# 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 chopped fresh parsley
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

# How-To:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in twenty minutes flat, perfect for those nights when hunger hits hard and fast.
  • The kick from sriracha wakes up your taste buds without overpowering the savory, melty goodness.
  • You probably already have most of these ingredients sitting in your pantry right now.
  • It's endlessly customizable so you can dial the heat up or down depending on your mood.
02 -
  • Drain the tuna really well or your salad will be soupy and the bread will get soggy during cooking.
  • Don't crank the heat too high on the skillet or the bread will burn before the cheese has a chance to melt.
  • Softening the butter first makes spreading so much easier and prevents tearing the bread.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently with your spatula while cooking to help the cheese melt faster and create better contact with the pan.
  • If you're making multiple sandwiches, keep finished ones warm in a low oven while you cook the rest.
  • A cast iron skillet works beautifully here and gives you even browning if you have one handy.
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