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Tuna Melt Sandwiches with Fries

Dill-and-lemon tuna salad and melted cheddar fill crisp griddled sandwiches served with hot fries.

Total time25 min
Hands-on15 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
bare minimumFamily-friendlynut-free
Griddled tuna melt sandwich halves with melted cheddar and French fries
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Bake the fries according to package directions.

  2. 02

    Stir tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, dill, and lemon juice together.

  3. 03

    Divide tuna salad and cheddar among four bread slices, close the sandwiches, and butter the outsides.

  4. 04

    Cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden and the cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with fries.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use canned salmon instead of tuna.
  • Use gluten-free bread and fries when needed.

Why this is a good weeknight call

Only 15 minutes are hands-on. It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.