Ultimate Tuna Melt — Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Ultimate Tuna Melt — Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

This isn’t your average tuna melt—this is bold, buttery, crispy, melty perfection loaded with flavor from your Girls Gone Grillin’ lineup.

  • Tuna Mix (Flavor Packed)
  • 2 cans tuna (drained)
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon relish or chopped pickles
  • 1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1½ teaspoons Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
  • ½ teaspoon Girls Gone Grillin’ Sassy Seafood
  • Optional: pinch of Hot Hens for heat 
  • Mix everything until creamy and well combined.
  • Garlic Butter Spread
  • ½ stick butter (softened)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon SPG with a Kiss of Onion
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley

Mix and set aside.

Build the Melt

Thick-cut sourdough or Texas toast

Tuna mix

Sliced tomato

Sharp cheddar + provolone (or Swiss)

Optional: crispy bacon (because… yes)

How to Cook (Cast Iron = BEST)

Heat skillet over medium heat.

Spread garlic butter on OUTSIDE of bread.

Build sandwich:

Bread

Tuna mix

Tomato

Cheese (don’t be shy)

Top slice

Grill low & slow until golden and crispy.

Flip, press lightly, and cook until cheese is melted and gooey.

Pro Move (Game Changer)

Open the sandwich for the last minute and let the cheese bubble + brown under a lid or broiler for that restaurant finish.

Serve With

Chips or fries

Pickles

Lemon wedge

Or a side of smoked tomato soup 

 

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