{"id":376,"date":"2025-04-02T15:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T15:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/?p=376"},"modified":"2025-04-22T19:40:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T19:40:41","slug":"classic-tuna-melt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/02\/classic-tuna-melt\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Tuna Melt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Here I&#8217;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I would say a tuna melt is a guilty pleasure of mine, but I eat it FAR too regularly to be labeled that. There&#8217;s many different ways you can make this classic, but here I&#8217;ll show you the easiest and most delicious way. Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1375\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"3 tuna melt halves stacked on each other on wooden chopping board with crisps\" class=\"wp-image-28612 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tuna-melt.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Tuna Melt Filling<\/h2>\n<p>Admittedly when I first starting making tuna melts many moons ago, the filling would just consist of tuna and mayo. I mean, it&#8217;s nothing to shake a stick at, but there have definitely been some improvements over the years. For the best tuna melt filling here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuna<\/strong> &#8211; I use tuna in brine for the extra saltiness, but spring water or oil will work just fine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mayo<\/strong> &#8211; must be full-fat for the best flavour!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dijon<\/strong> &#8211; this adds a gentle warmth and enhances the flavours of the cheese too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon Juice<\/strong> &#8211; brightens up the filling and pairs delightfully with fish in general.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gherkins<\/strong> &#8211; or Cornichons. In the US you&#8217;re looking for Dill Pickles (or Bread &amp; Butter Pickles). These add a little texture and a gorgeous tart flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley<\/strong> &#8211; adds a fresh burst of flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring Onion<\/strong> &#8211; pairs perfectly with the tuna and adds a good punch of flavour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasoning<\/strong> &#8211; salt and black pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner has-background has-secondary-background-color\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title has-x-large-font-size\">Recipe Tip<\/h2>\n<p>I recommend using tuna chunks over flakes. Flakes can sometimes turn a little mushy onces you&#8217;ve mixed everything together. Chunks hold their structure a little better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1466\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"overhead shot of tuna melt filling ingredients with text labels\" class=\"wp-image-28609 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tuna-melt-filling-ingredients.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to making the filling, I actually like to mix every except the tuna. I then like to fold the tuna in until everything is combined. This helps everything evenly distribute without mixing the tuna into a mush.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can make this filling ahead of time, just consider two things:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on how well you drained the tuna it might end up a little watery the longer it sits. Just give it a good stir before you load up the sandwiches. If on the other hand, it&#8217;s looking a little dry, just stir through a dollop of mayo to bring it back to life.<\/li>\n<li>The filling will be fridge cold, so I recommend <strong>letting it sit for 30 mins or so<\/strong> before you use it, just so it warms through properly as the sandwiches toast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add sauce ingredients to bowl (photo 1), mix (photo 2), add tuna (photo 3), mix (photo 4).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"4 step by step photos showing how to make tuna melt filling\" class=\"wp-image-28615 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-make-tuna-melt-filling.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Tuna Melt<\/h2>\n<p>Alrighty, filling done and dusted. There&#8217;s just a couple of things to consider when making the sandwich.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bread<\/h2>\n<p>For a toastie\/grilled cheese, you&#8217;ll want a sturdy bread like <strong>Sourdough<\/strong>. Here I&#8217;ve actually used a Pain De Campagne, which was fairly sturdy and worked quite nicely.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>I love using a 50\/50 mix of <strong>Cheddar<\/strong> and <strong>Red<\/strong> <strong>Leicester<\/strong>. You could use mozzarella for a nice cheese pull, it just doesn&#8217;t have as much flavour. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: spread bread with butter (photo 1), flip (photo 2), add cheddar (photo 3), add tuna (photo 4), add Red Leicester (photo 5), add bread and spread with butter (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make a tuna melt\" class=\"wp-image-28614 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-make-a-tuna-melt.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Pan-Fried Tuna Melt<\/h2>\n<p>To get that gorgeous golden crust a tuna melt has got to be pan-fried. I recommend using a <strong>medium-heat<\/strong> and no higher. Too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts and too low and the filling gets too gooey and the bread won&#8217;t have a nice crunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add sandwiches to pan (photo 1), fry both sides (photo 2).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"2 step by step photos showing how to pan fry a tuna melt\" class=\"wp-image-28613 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pan-fried-tuna-melt.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Tuna Melt FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743444871929\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I make sure the filling isn&#8217;t watery?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The key is draining the tuna well. In the past I&#8217;ve just given it a quick drain and the excess water just eventually separates in the filling and turns it watery.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743444919511\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I air fry the sandwich instead?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You&#8217;ll get a much better crust in the pan, but you can air fry if you&#8217;d prefer. Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/air-fryer-ham-cheese-toastie\/\">Air Fryer Ham &amp; Cheese Toastie<\/a> for guidance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743444974467\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use mayo instead of butter for the outside?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You could use mayo if you&#8217;d prefer. I&#8217;m just a butter purist and you&#8217;re already using mayo for the filling, so it&#8217;s nice to have the rich, buttery flavour on the outside.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1743445043132\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What else could I add to the filling?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There&#8217;s all sorts of things you could add, but I&#8217;d highly recommend trying the recipe as stated. From there, common additions are red onion (instead of spring onion), fresh dill (in replacement or with the parsley), celery, capers and slice tomato.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1400\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of 3 tuna melt halves stacked on each other on wooden board\" class=\"wp-image-28616 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/best-tuna-melt.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Serving a Tuna Melt<\/h2>\n<p>I like <strong>hot sauce<\/strong> alongside to serve, just so you get pops of spice, as opposed to the spice being straight through the centre. My favourite brand is Cholula. This is of course optional though. I also love serving with <strong>crisps<\/strong>, some of which do make their way inside the sandwich (the new Salt &amp; Pepper Sensations works amazingly).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this tuna melt shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1455\" data-pin-description=\"Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up overhead shot of hand opening tuna melt showing filling\" class=\"wp-image-28611 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tuna-melt-recipe.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to make a Tuna Melt (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-28617\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"28617\" data-servings=\"3\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 lazyload\" alt=\"3 tuna melt halves stacked on each other on wooden chopping board with crisps\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/tuna-melt-300x300-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/classic-tuna-melt\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"28617\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Classic Tuna Melt<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-28617 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"28617\" data-average=\"0\" data-count=\"0\" data-total=\"0\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>Here I&#039;ll show you my favourite way to make the absolute classic Tuna Melt!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Lunch<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Western<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-28617 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28617\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">sandwiches<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">834<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a33 \/ $4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28617\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Small Mixing Bowl<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Cheese Grater<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Bread Knife<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Spatula\/Turner<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-28617-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"28617\" data-servings=\"3\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">80g \/ 1\/3 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">full-fat<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Mayo<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Lemon Juice<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Dijon Mustard<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8 &#8211; 1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt &amp; Black Pepper<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Gherkins<\/strong>\/<strong>Pickles<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">heaped tbsp very finely diced<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Parsley<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Spring Onions<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">150g\/5oz cans of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Tuna Chunks<\/strong> in brine<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium-large slices of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Bread<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120g \/ 4oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cheddar<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>grated<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120g \/ 4oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Red Leicester<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>grated (sub more cheddar)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Butter<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Hot Sauce<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>to serve (optional)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-28617-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"28617\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28617-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>In a small mixing bowl combine the mayo, Dijon, lemon juice, parsley, pickles, spring onion and salt &amp; pepper. Drain the tuna well then stir it through the sauce until everything is evenly combined. Adjust seasoning if desired.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28617-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Butter one side of each slice of bread then flip them over. Top with cheddar, then the tuna, followed by the Red Leicester. Add a second slice of bread on top and spread with butter.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28617-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>2-3 at a time add the sandwiches to a large pan over medium heat. Fry both sides until deep golden and crisp with the cheese melted in the middle. If the bread starts to cook too quickly before the cheese melts just lower the heat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-28617-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Slice in half and enjoy! I like a few lashings of hot sauce as I go.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-28617\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Classic Tuna Melt\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jziUoqaOMIs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Tuna<\/strong> &#8211; I recommend tuna chunks over tuna flakes, just so the filling doesn&#8217;t end up too mushy. This is also the reason I mix everything first and then fold the tuna in, just so everything gets evenly distributed without the tuna breaking up too much. For reference, 150g\/5oz is the net weight, and the drained weight is typically 100g\/3.5oz. It&#8217;s important to drain the tuna well so the filling isn&#8217;t watery.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Seasoning<\/strong> &#8211; If using tuna in brine I find 1\/8 tsp salt does the trick. If you&#8217;re using tuna in spring water or oil you might find you need more. I like a good amount of black pepper, just to add a little spice, but just work to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Bread<\/strong> &#8211; Something firm like Sourdough works nicely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Serving<\/strong> &#8211; I like hot sauce alongside, just so you get pops of spice, as opposed to the spice being straight through the centre. My favourite brand is Cholula. This is optional. I also love serving with crisps, some of which do make their way inside the sandwich (the new Salt &amp; Pepper Sensations works amazingly).<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>e) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Whole recipe divided by 3 assuming 1 tbsp butter per sandwich.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">834<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32.93<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">61.28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26.481<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14.667<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14.691<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.476<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">147<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1387<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">295<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5.15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1403<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">653<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.62<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more similar recipes check out these beauties:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delicious Tuna Recipes<\/h3>\n<ul 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I would say a tuna melt is a guilty pleasure of mine, but I eat it FAR too regularly to be labeled that. There&#8217;s many different ways you can make this classic, but here I&#8217;ll show you the easiest and most delicious way. Follow me&#8230; Tuna [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":378,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=376"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":387,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/376\/revisions\/387"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}