Tuna and Cheddar Panini Melt

I have brought the basic tuna sandwich to a new level. I bumped it up a few notches by adding dill pickle relish, capers and cheddar cheese. Then I made it warm and toasty in a panini press.

The result was amazing! It was tangy and salty from the relish and capers and the combination of the melted cheese and mayo was ooey, gooey goodness.

This fabulous sandwich only takes a few minutes to prepare, so next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich, take it to the next level with this tuna and cheddar panini melt!

Tuna and Cheddar Panini Melt

Tips and Tricks

• If you don’t have rye bread on hand or are not a fan of it, sourdough, whole wheat or pumpernickel are all delicious options.
• If you’d like a sweeter flavor, sweet pickle relish can be substituted for dill.
• I like to use sharp cheddar cheese for an extra punch of flavor, but mild cheddar cheese can be substituted if desired.
• I recommend solid tuna rather than chunk tuna. I feel like you get a chunkier texture from solid versus chunk.

Ingredients Needed to Make a Tuna and Cheddar Panini

Full instructions can be found below in the printable recipe card

• White canned solid tuna
• Mayonnaise
• Dill pickle relish
• Capers
• Celery
• Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Celery salt
• Black pepper
• Rye bread

How to Make a Tuna and Cheddar Panini

• Combine all ingredients, except the bread, in a small mixing bowl.
• Stir until well combined.
• Spread tuna mixture onto 4 slices of bread.
• Top with remaining 4 slices of bread
• Grill sandwiches in a panini press or grill pan until cheese is melted and bread is golden and toasty. (see notes)

ENJOY!

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Yield: 4 sandwiches

Tuna and Cheddar Panini

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This Tuna and Cheddar Panini is absolutely bursting with flavor. It's the perfect sandwich for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes 3 seconds

Total Time 12 minutes 3 seconds

Ingredients

• 2 (5 oz) cans solid white tuna, drained
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 heaping tbsp dill pickle relish
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp celery salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 8 slices rye bread

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients, except the bread, in a small mixing bowl.
2. Stir until well combined.
3. Spread tuna mixture onto 4 slices of bread.
4. Top with remaining 4 slices of bread
5. Grill sandwiches in a panini press or grill pan until cheese is melted and bread is golden and toasty. (see notes)

Notes

• If grilling sandwiches on a grill pan it with take about 2 1/2 minutes per side for a total of 5 minutes cooking time.
• A skillet can be used to toast the sanwiches if you don't have a panini maker or grill pan.

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