Ultimate Tuna Melt

Ingredients

• Canned tuna (2 (5 oz) cans, drained)
• Mayonnaise (1/4 cup)
• Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
• Red onion (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Celery (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Fresh parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
• Cheddar cheese (4 slices)
• Bread slices (4 slices (your choice of bread))
• Butter (2 tablespoons, softened)

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped red onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
2. Spread the tuna mixture evenly onto two slices of your chosen bread.
3. Place two slices of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture on each slice of bread.
4. Top each with the remaining slices of bread to form sandwiches.
5. Spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich to achieve a golden, crispy crust.
6. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Remove from the skillet, slice in half if desired, and serve hot.