Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich
The ultimate comfort food sandwich, packed with over 40g of protein and heart-healthy Omega-3 from the tuna. Crispy bread meets a creamy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible filling for a perfectly balanced lunch. CHECKEDPP
Ingredients
cottage cheese150 glow-fat optional
sweetcorn40 g
spring onions2 whole
jalapeño1 whole
salt1 pinch
black pepper1 pinch
cheddar cheese60 gsmoked or extra mature, grated
extra virgin olive oil1 tbsp
tinned tuna1 tin
wholegrain breads4 slice
fresh parsley5 g
Instructions
Chef's Tips
If you don't have an air fryer, you can toast the sandwich in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat for 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden and melted.
The tuna filling can be prepared in a larger batch and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making this a great option for batch cooking lunches.
For an alternative serving suggestion, use the high-protein tuna filling as a topping for a baked jacket potato.
Prepare the Ingredients
Finely dice the spring onion and jalapeño. Chop the fresh parsley. Ensure the tuna is fully drained and the Cheddar cheese is grated.
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, cottage cheese, sweetcorn, diced spring onion, diced jalapeño, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and creamy. Set aside half of the grated Cheddar cheese for later.
Assemble the Sandwich
Take two slices of bread and pile a generous layer of the tuna filling onto one slice. Sprinkle the remaining half of the grated Cheddar cheese over the filling, then top with the second slice of bread.
Cook the Melt
Lightly brush the extra virgin olive oil onto the outside of all four slices of bread. Air fry the two assembled sandwiches at 180°C for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is deeply golden and crispy and the cheese is fully melted. Slice each sandwich in half diagonally before serving.
