Easy Tuna Melt

Ingredients

• 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained

• 2–3 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion (or green onion)

• 1 tablespoon finely diced celery (optional, for crunch)

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 4 slices sandwich bread (sourdough, white, or wheat)

• 2–4 slices cheese (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss)

• 1–2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, onion, celery, and Dijon (if using). Season with salt and pepper. Mix until creamy but still slightly chunky.

Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will give you that golden, crispy exterior.

Flip two slices over (butter side down). Top each with a slice of cheese, divide the tuna mixture evenly between them, then add another slice of cheese on top (optional but extra melty). Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter side facing out.

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Remove from heat, let sit for a minute, then slice in half. Serve warm with your side of choice.