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Tuna Melt Sandwiches

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Classic Tuna Melt Sandwiches with creamy tuna salad, melted cheddar cheese, and toasted bread, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

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1 (5 ounce) can tuna packed in water, drained
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 slices white sandwich bread
4 slices cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, chopped red onion, chopped celery, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread the tuna mixture evenly onto two slices of bread.
Place two slices of cheddar cheese on top of the tuna mixture on each sandwich.
Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices to form two sandwiches.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Spread softened butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich (both top and bottom slices).
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for 1 minute before slicing in half and serving.

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