Easy Tuna Melt (Crispy, Cheesy & Ready in Minutes)

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 8 minutes | Total: 13 minutes | Serves: 2
Best For: quick lunches, easy dinners, pantry meals

A Quick, Comforting Sandwich Everyone Loves

The tuna melt is a classic for a reason. It’s warm, filling, and comes together fast using ingredients many households already have. Creamy tuna mixed with simple seasonings, topped with melted cheese, and toasted until golden — comfort food made easy.

Perfect on its own or served alongside tomato soup, this is one of those reliable meals that feels satisfying without being complicated.

Ingredients for Easy Tuna Melt

• 1 can tuna, drained

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Bread slices

• Butter

• Cheese slices or grated cheese (cheddar or tasty)

Optional:

• Sweetcorn

• Spring onion, finely sliced

• Pickle relish

• Mustard

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix tuna with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

2. Butter one side of each bread slice.

3. Place one slice butter-side down in a pan over medium-low heat.

4. Spread tuna mixture evenly over the bread.

5. Top with cheese and place the second slice on top, butter-side up.

6. Cook until the bottom is golden, then flip carefully.

7. Cook until the cheese is melted and both sides are crisp.

8. Remove from heat, slice, and serve warm.

Helpful Tips

• Use low heat so the cheese melts before the bread browns

• Drain tuna well to avoid soggy sandwiches

• Add sweetcorn or spring onion for extra texture

• Cover the pan briefly to help the cheese melt faster

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses affordable pantry ingredients

• Ready in under 15 minutes

• Easy and filling for lunches or dinners

• Pairs perfectly with soup or salad

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