Four slices of toasted brown bread sandwiches on a plate, filled with tuna mayonnaise and molten cheese oozing between the slices.

Tuna Melt Toastie

A mouthwatering tuna melt toastie, with rich, gooey cheese oozing over tender tuna, and a subtle touch of creamy mayo, all tucked between slices of perfectly golden, crispy bread. It's the kind of comforting classic that warms your soul, no matter the time of day.

Hovis Soft White Medium Sliced bread with a subtle shadow under it. The packaging features a Union Jack pattern and a yellow label reading 'Soft to the Last Slice.'

Made with Hovis® Soft White Medium Sliced

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Serves 2

Ingredients

4 Slices of Hovis® Soft White Medium Sliced
1 Tin of tuna (drained)
2 Tablespoons of butter
1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise
100g Mature cheddar cheese (sliced)
Salt & Ground black pepper

Tip

Incorporate finely chopped ingredients like celery, red onion, or gherkins for added crunch and flavour.

Method

In a bowl, combine a tin of tuna with a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.

A hand using a metal spoon to mix mayonnaise and tuna in a small rectangular plastic container.

Evenly spread butter on both sides of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter-side down, onto the toastie machine. Spread the tuna mayo mixture over the bread on the grill and top with cheddar.

A slice of Hovis Soft White Medium bread being buttered with a knife, with three more stacked slices on a wooden chopping board in the background.

Place the second slice of bread on top, butter-side facing the grill plate. Close the grill (or fry in pan if using) and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.