Tuna Melt Sandwich
Golden, crispy bread layered with creamy tuna salad, melted pepper jack cheese, and fresh scallions. This Tuna Melt Sandwich is the ultimate quick comfort food. Made with simple pantry ingredients. This easy sandwich comes together in minutes while delivering bold, cheesy flavor with a little kick.
If you’re looking for an easy breakfast or lunch idea. This Tuna Melt Sandwich is always a winner. The tuna filling is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor from mayonnaise, mustard, and chopped scallions. Pepper jack cheese adds a spicy, melty layer that takes this classic sandwich to the next level.

Everything is tucked between slices of toasted bread and pan sear until perfectly crispy and golden brown. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for busy weekdays, lazy weekends, or whenever you need a quick comforting homemade meal.
Once you try this cheesy, crispy Tuna Melt Sandwich, it’ll quickly become one of your favorite go-to comfort meals.
Tuna Melt Sandwich
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servings5
minutes8
minutesIngredients
1 can tuna
2 tbsp kewpie mayo (or mayonnaise)
1/2 tbsp mustard
2 tsp hot sauce
3 stalks scallions
4 slices pepper jack cheese
1 tbsp butter for cooking
2 slices of bread
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together tuna, kewpie mayo, mustard, hot sauce and chopped scallions.
- To assemble, add 2 slices of cheese on a bread followed by tuna mixture. Then add 2 more slices of cheese on top and top with another slice of bread.
- Add butter to a pan. Once hot, add sandwich to toasted in a pan.
- Toast each side for about 2-3 minutes until crispy & golden brown and cheese melts.
- Serve warm while cheese still melty!
