Spicy Tuna Melt Sandwich (Printable version)

A zesty tuna salad with sriracha heat and melted cheese on toasted sourdough bread. Quick, easy, and satisfying.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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 fresh parsley, chopped
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 make it:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, sriracha, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
02 - Lay out sourdough bread slices and butter one side of each slice evenly.
03 - Position 4 bread slices with unbuttered side facing up. Divide spicy tuna salad evenly among them. Top each with shredded cheese and tomato slices.
04 - Top each filled slice with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing outward.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3-4 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, making it perfect for those nights when you need comfort without the fuss.
  • The sriracha and Dijon give the tuna salad a bold, grown up edge that keeps every bite interesting.
  • Melted cheddar on crispy sourdough is pure nostalgia wrapped in something you can actually feel good about eating.
02 -
  • Drain the tuna really well or your salad will be soupy and the bread will get soggy as it cooks.
  • Dont crank the heat too high on the skillet or the bread will burn before the cheese melts, medium heat is your friend here.
03 -
  • Press the sandwiches gently with your spatula while they cook to help the cheese melt faster and get better contact with the pan.
  • Let the tuna salad sit for a few minutes before assembling so the flavors have time to meld together.
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