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Tuna Melt Panini

with Cheddar Cheese
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
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Calories
: 
494 kcal
Protein
: 
23.7g protein
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)

Basil Flavoured Tuna

(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)2066 kJ
Energy (kcal)494 kcal
Fat27.1 g
of which saturates8.2 g
Carbohydrate42.3 g
of which sugars2.1 g
Dietary Fibre1.9 g
Protein23.7 g
Salt2.4 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
•Chopping Board
•Grater
•Small Bowl
•Knife
•Large Frying Pan

Instructions

1

a) Grate the cheese.

b) Trim and thinly slice the spring onion.

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

2

a) Halve the ciabatttas.

b) Divide the tuna mayo mixture over the bottom half of each ciabatta and top with the cheese.

c) Sandwich shut with the ciabatta lids and firmly press all the ingredients inside. 

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 per side.

d) Slice your tuna melt diagonally and serve.

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