Ingredients and Weight:
- Tuna (canned), 2 cans (16 ounces)
- Mayo, 1/2 cup
- Minced onion, 1/4 cup
- Celery, chopped, 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Bread (white or wheat), 16 slices
- Cheese (Cheddar or Swiss), 16 slices
- Butter, softened, for spreading
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Drain the tuna and place it in a bowl.
- Add the mayo, onion, celery, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place 4 slices of bread on a work surface, buttered side down.
- Spread half of the tuna mixture on top of each slice of bread.
- Top with 4 slices of cheese.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top, buttered side up.
- Heat a panini press or grill pan over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches on the panini press or grill pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and flavorful tuna filling
- Melty cheese
- Perfectly toasted bread
User Comments:
- "This panini melt was absolutely delicious! The tuna filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. The bread was toasted to perfection, and the overall sandwich was just perfect." - Jane Doe
- "I made this panini melt for my family, and they loved it! It was so easy to make, and it was a great way to use up leftover tuna. The flavors were perfect, and the sandwich was a big hit." - John Smith
- "I've tried many tuna panini melts, but this one is by far the best. The combination of the tuna, cheese, and bread was just perfect. I will definitely be making this again." - Mary Jones
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a panini press or grill pan, you can also cook the sandwiches in a skillet.
- To make the sandwiches ahead of time, assemble them and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, heat them in a panini press or skillet until warmed through.
