Ingredients
Tuna Mixture
- 12 ounces canned albacore white tuna, packed in water, drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (more to taste, or substitute half mayo, half plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich
- 4 slices thick cut white sandwich bread
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, provolone, swiss, or your favorite kind)
- Sliced avocado (optional)
- Sliced tomato (optional)
- Butter, for spreading on bread
Instructions
- Season tuna: In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano. Stir gently until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Add more mayonnaise if you prefer a wetter mixture. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Assemble sandwiches: Butter the outsides of each slice of bread evenly. On the non-buttered side of two bread slices, spread the tuna mixture generously. Layer slices of cheese over the tuna. Add optional sliced avocado and tomato on top of the cheese if desired. Place another slice of cheese over the toppings, then cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
- Toast sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook until the bottom slice of bread is toasted golden brown and the cheese starts to warm, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip each sandwich and cook on the other side until toasted and the cheese has melted, another 3-4 minutes. Remove from skillet and let rest briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use your preferred cheese for different flavor profiles – cheddar for sharpness, provolone or Swiss for a milder taste.
- Adjust mayonnaise quantity based on your preferred sandwich moisture.
- Optional avocado and tomato add freshness and creaminess, but sandwiches are delicious without them.
- Use thick cut bread to hold the filling well and get a good toast.
- Cooking on medium-low heat ensures cheese melts without burning the bread.
- Can substitute Greek yogurt for part or all mayonnaise for a tangier, lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
