04/06/2026
Cold days call for golden Tuna Melt Toasties on Abbott’s Country Grains. Crispy, cheesy, and perfect for winter lunches.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
4 slices Abbott’s Bakery Country Grains
1 x 185g tin tuna in olive oil, drained well
2 tbsp whole egg mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp capers, finely chopped
1 tbsp dill, finely chopped
1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1–2 tsp lemon juice
Finely grated lemon zest, to taste
Black pepper
80g sharp cheddar, grated
Olive oil or softened butter, for brushing
Method:
In a bowl, flake the tuna into large pieces. Don’t mash it. You want texture.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon, capers, dill, parsley, lemon juice and zest. Mix gently until just combined. Season to taste. It should be bright, slightly sharp and well-balanced.
Lay out the bread slices and lightly brush one side of each with olive oil or butter.
Flip over two slices and divide the tuna mixture evenly between them, spreading right to the edges.
Top generously with grated cheddar, then sandwich with the remaining bread slices, oiled side facing outwards.
Cook in a toastie press, frying pan or hot oven until the bread is deeply golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Rest briefly before slicing and serving hot.