Tuna Melt Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Is there anything more comforting than a classic grilled cheese sandwich? Especially when paired with a cup of hot tomato soup? Nope, but everyone knows how to make a grilled cheese. Butter some bread, stick a slice of American cheese in between and brown it in a skillet. Not too difficult. But why not switch it up and combine two great sandwiches (in their own right) into one? A perfect, simple, and easy Tuna Melt Grilled Cheese Sandwich is a great addition to the lunch rotation.

Perfect browned crust surround a cheesy, gooey center of tuna and cheese.

A simple combination of canned tuna, mayonnaise, and onion. Add in shredded cheddar cheese.

And butter that bread man!

Butta makes everything betta.

Serve warm with a side of potato chips and a dill pickle spear.

These sandwiches are sure to become a family favorite for lent just like the Cajun Shrimp Po Boys!

5 from 2 votes

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Tuna Melt Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Author My Farmhouse Table

Ingredients

• 2 cans (6 oz) Tuna, drained
• 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp Onion, finely diced
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 8 slices White Bread
• Butter, softened

Instructions

1. In a small bowl; combine tuna, mayonnaise, and diced onion. Gently fold in cheddar cheese until combined. 

2. Butter one side of each slice of bread.

3. Heat skillet over medium heat. To make sandwich; take one slice of bread and place butter side down on skillet. Add 1/4 of the tuna mixture. Spread over slice of bread. Top with second slice of bread with butter side face up. Once bottom of bread has browned (about 2 minutes), flip and brown the second side.

4. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve warm with a side of chips and a pickle.