Tuna Melt Sandwich: the best-ever recipe for the popular lunchtime meal

The tuna melt sandwich has it all. Fresh tomatoes, sharp cheese, and perfectly seasoned tuna… it's no wonder it's such a popular sandwich recipe, each bite is bursting with flavor. Tuna melt sandwiches are incredibly easy to make and can be prepped and cooked in about 15 minutes – perfect when you're short on time at lunch.

Serve your tuna melts with potato chips, French fries, potato salad, grilled veggies, or green salad for a healthy, hearty lunch that will delight your taste buds.

Tips for Making the Best Tuna Melt Sandwich

Instead of cooking your tuna melt in the skillet, you can broil the sandwich to melt the cheese. Once the sandwich is assembled, broil it for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts.

Switch up the cheese for a tasty twist on this classic sandwich. Try Monterey Jack, provolone, mozzarella, gouda, Swiss, or Colby.

Other toppings to add to your tuna melt include pickles, pepperoncini, avocados, and crispy bacon.

Use any bread you like for your tuna melt sandwich. Bagels, English muffins, whole wheat, white, sourdough, ciabatta, and even tortillas are great in this recipe.

Use low-fat mayo or Greek yogurt if you want a healthier option.

How to Store Tuna Melt Sandwich Mixture

The tuna salad mixture will last up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The assembled sandwiches will last up to one day when refrigerated. Any longer, and they'll become soggy.

How to Make a Tuna Melt Sandwich

Step 1

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine tuna, mayo, celery, red onion, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine tuna, mayo, celery, red onion, mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Step 2

Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.

Spread butter on one side of each piece of bread.

Step 3

Step 3

Flip half the bread slices so the buttered side is facing down and add the cheese.

Flip half the bread slices so the buttered side is facing down and add the cheese.

Step 4

Step 4

Spread over the tuna mixture.

Spread over the tuna mixture.

Step 5

Step 5

Top with a slice of tomato.

Top with a slice of tomato.

Step 6

Step 6

Add extra cheese.

Add extra cheese.

Step 7

Step 7

Close the sandwich with a piece of bread, making sure the buttered side is facing up.

Close the sandwich with a piece of bread, making sure the buttered side is facing up.

Step 8

Step 8

Heat a skillet over medium flame. Place a sandwich in the heated skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt.

Heat a skillet over medium flame. Place a sandwich in the heated skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese begins to melt.

Step 9

Step 9

Flip and cook for a few more minutes until golden brown.

Flip and cook for a few more minutes until golden brown.

Step 10

Step 10

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!