Drew Barrymore's Favorite Sandwich Is a Diner Classic

Of all the diner-inspired dishes, perhaps the most controversial is the tuna sandwich. Whether it's served hot or cold, ordering it is sure to turn a few heads. But the reality is that canned tuna is versatile—and healthy, to boot.

One celeb isn't afraid to flaunt a tuna sandwich—specifically a tuna melt—as her top choice. Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore recently announced the comfort food as her favorite thing on sliced bread.

Drew Barrymore's Favorite Sandwich

During an interview on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Barrymore answered rapid-fire questions during the “Colbert Questionert” segment. The one question that immediately piqued our interest was, “What is the best sandwich?”

Barrymore quickly declared, “Tuna melt!” without hesitation. Colbert followed up, “Open-faced?” The actress responded, “No. I hate an open-faced sandwich. It’s not a sandwich.” She held up her hands to her mouth as if grabbing onto a stacked sub and said, “That’s a sandwich.”

How to Make a Tuna Melt

If you’ve been to a classic diner, you’ve surely seen a tuna melt on the menu. The sandwich features tuna salad topped with American or Cheddar cheese, then cooked until it's warm and melty. (New Jersey diners often feature the sandwich open-faced, much to Barrymore's dismay, but we're cool with it.)

If you’re looking to try Barrymore’s favorite sandwich at home, we have some simple and amped-up versions to satiate that craving.

Either way, you'll want to start with the essential ingredient: canned (or jarred) tuna. This affordable convenience product can be packed in oil or water.

The tinned fish is the starting point for the from-scratch tuna salad, often made with chopped celery, sliced scallions, and mayo (perhaps try Colbert's favorite?). From there, a host of mix-ins can be added, including capers or pickles for brininess, hot sauce or chile paste for a kick, and chopped herbs for a little freshness.

Once the tuna salad is mixed up, it's time to assemble the sandwich. Scoop the salad on bread and top it with a few slices of melty cheese. At that point, you'll need to decide if you're serving it closed (Barrymore's preferred way) or open-faced.

If the sandwich is closed, a buttered griddle or skillet works best for cooking the sandwich until it's golden brown and melty. If it's open-faced, a broiler is often the preferred method—it's quick and it simultaneously toasts the bread and browns the top layer of cheese.

Whichever adventure you choose for your tuna sandwich, we're sure it'll be a satisfying hit. The only thing that will be missing is Barrymore for some lively lunch convo.

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