"This classic tuna melt recipe delivers everything the sandwich promises: creamy tuna salad tucked between crisp, buttery bread, with fully melted cheese holding it all together. A few nonnegotiables make this the best version. The cheese should be melted until truly oozy; starting the sandwich cheese-side down guarantees it. American cheese is the gold standard, but cheddar works if that's your lane. Crunch matters, too, which is why the tuna salad here leans hard on red onion and celery."
"Capers or pickled jalapeño add the briny hit a good tuna melt needs-no extra salt required. Serve with kettle chips (and a pickle if you're smart) for a comforting sandwich that works just as well for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack. What's the best cheese for a tuna melt?American cheese melts the smoothest and creates the ooziest texture, but sharp cheddar is a solid alternative if you want more bite."
A great tuna melt pairs creamy, seasoned tuna salad with crisp, buttery bread and fully melted cheese for an oozy texture. The cheese should be melted until truly oozy, and starting the sandwich cheese-side down helps achieve that finish. American cheese melts the smoothest, while sharp cheddar provides more bite. Tuna salad gains necessary crunch from red onion and celery and briny contrast from capers or pickled jalapeño, eliminating extra salt. Prevent sogginess by toasting the bread well and flipping after the cheese-side cooks. Serve with kettle chips and an optional dill pickle.
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