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melted cheese over tuna on a ciabatta roll
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Classic Tuna Melt Panini Recipe

Tuna Melt Panini's are easy to make at home! Make some tuna salad, sandwich with cheese, and toast. Makes a simple lunch or a light dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course
Keyword: cheese, panini, sandwich, tuna, tuna melt
Servings: 2
Calories: 214kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 oz tuna *drained
  • 1/3 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup onion *finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 loaf Foccacia bread *cut into desired size sandwiches, also slice in half to fill with tuna
  • Sliced Cheese *any works, we use American

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients minus the bread and cheese.
  • Spoon tuna mixture onto one side of the bread.
  • Place one slice of cheese on top of tuna and cover to create sandwich. 
  • Preheat your panini press or griddle. 
  • Place sandwich on to press and close lid. Allow to cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sandwich is toasted.
  • *If using a griddle or pan, cook on each side for a few minutes, to toast evenly. 
  • Remove from griddle/press and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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