Mary Pat's Tuna Melt Recipe

This delicious tuna melt recipe features a savory blend of tuna, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, topped with creamy Irish Cheddar cheese and a satisfying crunch of potato chips. Perfectly toasted on rustic whole-grain bread, this dish is an irresistible comfort food.

Ingredients

• 1 (5 ounce) can olive-oil packed tuna, undrained
• cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 dill pickle, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 4 slices rustic whole-grain bread
• 4 slices Irish Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese, divided
• 1 cup coarsely crushed potato chips (such as Utz)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the tuna, cup mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
2. Stir in the chopped dill pickle and minced red onion, ensuring everything is evenly mixed.
3. Spread the tuna mixture onto two slices of bread, covering them evenly.
4. Place two slices of Irish Cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture on each slice of bread.
5. On the remaining two slices of bread, spread 1 tablespoon of whipped cream cheese on each slice.
6. Place these cream cheese-covered slices of bread on top of the Cheddar cheese to form two sandwiches.
7. In a shallow bowl, place the crushed potato chips. Spread 1 teaspoons of mayonnaise on the top side of each sandwich.
8. Press the mayonnaise side of the sandwich into the crushed chips, ensuring they stick well. Repeat this on the other side of each sandwich.
9. Heat a dry grill pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the tuna melts onto the pan and toast for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. Once toasted, remove from the pan and serve immediately, enjoying the delicious combination of creamy tuna, melted cheese, and crispy potato chips!

Cook's Note

If preferred, you can use a panini press instead of a grill pan to toast the tuna melts, giving them an extra-crispy finish.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.