Avocado Tuna Melt
Crispy sourdough layered with creamy avocado, flaked tuna, and melted cheddar—toasted until golden and bubbly. A restaurant-quality sandwich ready in 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 475
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1.5 tbsp butter, softened
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy, then stir in lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- 2
Flake the drained tuna with a fork and mix gently with a small pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Spread mashed avocado on two bread slices, then top each with half the tuna, then one cheddar slice.
- 4
Cover each with the remaining bread slices, cheese-side facing down.
- 5
Spread 0.75 tbsp softened butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich.
- 6
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 2–3 minutes until bread is golden and crispy.
- 7
Flip and cook the other side 2–3 minutes until golden and cheese melts—listen for a gentle sizzle.
- 8
Transfer to a plate, slice in half, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- small bowl
- fork
- 12-inch skillet or griddle
- spatula
- knife
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