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Tuna Melt Pan-Fried Panini

Tuna Melt Pan-Fried Panini

Serves 2 | with Cheddar Cheese and Spring Onion
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 02, 2026
Calories
457 kcal
Protein
27g protein
Total
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Fish
  • Egg
  • Mustard
  • Wheat
  • Barley
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Rye
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

60 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit(s)

Spring Onion

1 tin(s)

Skipjack Tuna in Water

(Contains: Fish)

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

2 unit(s)

Ciabatta

(Contains: Wheat, Barley, Cereals containing gluten May contain traces of: Cereals containing gluten, Rye)

Energy (kJ)1912 kJ
Energy (kcal)457 kcal
Fat21.5 g
of which saturates7.4 g
Carbohydrate42.8 g
of which sugars2.1 g
Dietary Fibre1.9 g
Protein27 g
Salt2.3 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Grater
Small Bowl

Instructions

Mix the Tuna Filling
1

a) Grate the cheese.

b) Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

c) Drain the tuna.

d) In a small bowl, combine the spring onion, tuna and the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Build the Panini
2

a) Halve the ciabatta.

b) Evenly spread the tuna mayo mixture over the base of each ciabatta, then top with the grated cheese.

c) Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press down to secure the filling.

Pan-Fry the Panini
3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the panini, pressing down with a spatula or heavy-bottomed pan.

c) Cook, pressing occasionally, until the bread is golden and toasted and the cheese has melted, 2-4 mins each side.

d) Once cooked, slice your tuna melts diagonally and share between 2 serving plates. 

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved the taste, describing it as delicious and very enjoyable.
  • Ease of prep: The recipe was praised for being easy to make.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding cucumber for extra freshness. Use thinner bread for a more traditional panini texture.
  • Portions: The filling quantity was generous; some found it enough to make three sandwiches.
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