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Tuna Melt Sandwiches

Recipe by Grit & Soul · Save to D!NNER PLAN$
Use what's in your pantry
15 minBase: 4 servingsStovetopamerican

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4 people

Ingredients

  • tuna
    Need: 2 can
  • bread
    Need: 8 slice
  • cheddar
    Need: 1 cup
    Buy: 1 bag
  • mayonnaise
    Need: 0.5 cup
  • onion
    Need: 0.25 item
  • butter
    Need: 2 tbsp
    Buy: 1 stick

Instructions

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Before you start
Gather the ingredients and the pan or pot before turning on the heat. These steps keep the cooking efficient while still spelling out the key heat settings, doneness cues, and safe handling details.
Safe temp: Fish or seafood
145°F · Use a food thermometer
1. Step 1
Reduce the heat to low or off, add the ingredients in the listed order, and stir or toss until evenly coated. Adjust the texture with a small splash of liquid or a short rest over low heat, then taste and season before serving.
Fish or seafood: 145°F. Use a food thermometer and check the thickest part of the fillet or the center of the seafood cluster.
2. Step 2
Butter the bread slices. Prepare the pieces evenly, keep the work surface stable, and have the next pan or bowl ready before continuing.
3. Step 3
Reduce the heat to low or off, add the ingredients in the listed order, and stir or toss until evenly coated. Adjust the texture with a small splash of liquid or a short rest over low heat, then taste and season before serving.
4. Step 4
Cook in a skillet until golden on both sides and the cheese is melted. Use the listed pan or pot over moderate heat, stir or turn as needed, and continue until the visual cue in this step is reached.
Give the food a little time between stirs so it can brown and build flavor.
5. Finish and serve
Turn off the heat, rest the food briefly if it is hot or saucy, then taste and add the listed toppings before plating. Handle the pan with dry oven mitts.