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Skillet Tuna Melts

Updated Apr 28, 2023Published Dec 2, 2016 By Julia Leave a CommentThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This delicious recipe combines the flavors of savory tuna, creamy avocado, juicy tomato, and melted cheddar cheese. To top it off, the sandwich is buttered and toasted on a skillet until crispy and golden-brown. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
tuna melts with avocado on white plate

Skillet Tuna Melts

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Prep: 15 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Yield: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 slices white bread
  • 2 (5-ounce) cans water-packed albacore tuna, drained
  • 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced
  • 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix Tuna: Stir together tuna, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in bowl until well-mixed. Set aside.
  • Mash Avocados: Mash avocados to chunky consistency in separate bowl. Set aside.
  • Assemble: Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice. For three bread slices, distribute and evenly spread tuna mixture on side without butter. Top with tomato and cheddar slices. Lastly, spread mashed avocado on top. Place remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches, with buttered side facing outward.
  • Toast Sandwiches: Heat pan over medium-low heat. Toast sandwiches on each side until cheese is melted and bread is golden-brown, about 4 minutes per side. Slice diagonally to make 6 sandwiches.

NUTRITION

Makes 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 500 (68% from fat)
Total Fat 38g 59%
   Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Net Carb 15.5g
Total Carb 19.5g 7%
   Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
   Sugars 2.5g
Protein 21g
Vitamin A 11% · Vitamin C 11% · Calcium 26% · Iron 11%

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Filed Under: Mains: Seafood, Per Serving: More Than 10g Net Carbs Tagged With: 0-30min, 6-10ingredients, avocado, bread, butter, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, stovetop, tomatoes, tuna

About Julia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julia is a recipe developer and the founder of Savory Tooth, and lives in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2015, she has been sharing simple recipes for tasty dishes in a user-friendly format. She typically prefers savory foods over sweet, hence the name of the site. Contact her at julia@savorytooth.null.com.

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