Grammy's Kitchen · Tuna Melt · Tuna Melt
One of 18 tuna melt recipes we measured
from www.wellplated.com
It ranks #1 of 18 for juiciness among the tuna melt recipes we compared. 16 cooks on www.wellplated.com rate it 5.0★.
Every ingredient resolved to grams, expressed against the recipe's own base — next to the median of all 18.
| this recipe | typical | |
|---|---|---|
| fat | 18% | 39% |
| dairy | 34% | 0% |
| salt | 1% | 0% |
| aromatics | 12% | 12% |
| vegetables and beans | 0% | 19% |
Adapts cleanly: egg-free, nut-free (documented swaps, applied on the dish page)
Weights computed by us.
| 284 g | 2 (5-ounce) cans solid, water-packed tuna, drained (look for sustainably caught) |
| 82 g | 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt |
| 25 g | 1/4 cup finely chopped cornichons or small dill pickles |
| 30 g | 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion |
| 10 g | 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| 4 g | 1 teaspoon grainy mustard |
| 6 g | 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or dill |
| 2 g | 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
| 0 g | 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 240 g | 6 slices bread (I like whole grain sourdough) |
| 3 slices sharp cheddar cheese | |
| 43 g | 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter |
Method: 6 steps, published by www.wellplated.com — open the original ↗ or use bake mode for a follow-along with a screen that stays on.
“I'm a sucker for classic sandwiches, and this tuna melt took it to a whole new level. The recipe was easy to follow, even for a kitchen newbie like me. My husband, who usually avoids fish, even raved about it! The secret? That sprinkle of dried dill in the tun” — a cook, 5.0★
“I'm always looking for lunch ideas that are quick, easy, and satisfying. This tuna melt definitely fits the bill! Definitely a lifesaver for busy weekdays. I will use shredded chicken breast next time. I always make an extra so I can take some to work and to ” — a cook, 5.0★