Easy Diner-Style Tuna Melt Recipe

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Ingredients (7)

  • One 5-ounce (142g) canned oil- or water-packed tuna, drained well
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Hellmann's mayonnaise (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons (10g) panko bread crumbs (optional; see note)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Two 1-inch-thick slices (for open-faced) or four 1/2-inch-thick slices (for closed sandwiches) white sandwich bread
  • Vegetable oil, clarified butter, and/or melted butter, for brushing the bread
  • 4 slices Cheddar or American cheese

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