Spicy Tuna Melt

Name: Spicy Tuna Melt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 large sandwich
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans tuna in spicy olive oil; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; ½ red onion, finely diced; 1 celery stalk, finely diced; 3 dill pickles, finely diced; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 2 slices sourdough bread; 2 tbsp softened butter, or as needed; ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Cheddar cheese slices, as needed; Mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded, as needed; 1 tomato, thinly sliced; Jalapeño peppers, sliced, to taste; Potato chips; Dill pickles

A crispy Parmesan-crusted tuna melt filled with creamy tuna salad, melted cheddar and mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and jalapeños. Served with crunchy potato chips and dill pickles for a delicious homemade lunch.

20 minutesMakes 1 large sandwich

AmericanNovember 5, 2026

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The recipe

Spicy Tuna Melt

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Serves: 1 large sandwich

Ingredients

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Method

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna in spicy olive oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced red onion, celery, and dill pickles. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered sides, gently pressing it into the bread.
Place both slices of sourdough bread, Parmesan-side down, in a skillet over medium-low heat. Layer with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, followed by sliced tomatoes and the tuna mixture. Add sliced jalapeños, then another layer of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Place the second slice of sourdough on top, Parmesan-side facing outward. Cook for approximately 4–5 minutes, until the bottom is crispy and browned.
Carefully flip the sandwich, cover again, and cook for another 4–5 minutes until both sides are crispy and the cheese has melted.
Remove from the skillet, slice in half, and serve with potato chips and dill pickles.
Enjoy!

Dilruba’s tips

Parmesan browns quickly, so avoid high heat to prevent burning before the cheese inside melts.
I used tuna in spicy olive oil for extra flavor and a little heat, but regular canned tuna works just as well!