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Spicy Tuna Melt

Creamy spiced tuna salad melted between toasted bread with sharp cheddar. Hot, briny, and ready in under 10 minutes.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
28g
Spicy Tuna Melt
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix drained tuna, mayo, and sriracha in a small bowl until combined.

  2. Step 2

    Spread spicy tuna mixture evenly on two slices of bread.

  3. Step 3

    Top each with two slices of cheddar, then cap with remaining bread.

  4. Step 4

    Butter the outside of each sandwich generously on both sides.

  5. Step 5

    Heat a skillet over medium until a butter drop sizzles, ~60 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese melts, ~3 minutes per side.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • butter knife
  • 12-inch skillet or griddle
  • spatula

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