Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt
User Reviews
5
Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt
Description
This tuna melt begins with drained yellowfin tuna combined with finely diced green onions and jalapeños for fresh, spicy bites throughout. The mixture is moistened with mayonnaise and yogurt, which add creaminess without overpowering, and flavored with Dijon mustard and hot sauce for tang and heat. Salt and freshly ground pepper season the filling.
Thick slices of bread are toasted and then spread with the tuna mixture, topped with sharp cheddar cheese slices, and optionally extra jalapeño slices for added spice. The sandwich is placed under a broiler just long enough to melt the cheese and warm the filling, creating a creamy, spicy sandwich with a toasty backbone.
This preparation is suited for a single serving but can be shared with sides like soup or salad to complete a meal. It offers balanced textures: crusty bread, creamy tuna, melted cheese, and fresh jalapeño slices for a variety of flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 yellowfin tuna 5 ounce) can, drained; packed in olive oil preferred
- 2 tablespoons green onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño diced
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yogurt or sub mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard grainy
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- salt freshly ground, to taste
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 2 lices bread thicker sliced preferred
- 2 lices cheddar cheese sharp or your favorite cheese
- jalapeño extra slices, if desired
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together drained tuna, diced green onion, diced jalapeno, mayo, yogurt, dijon, hot sauce and salt and pepper.
- Toast your bread the way you normally like it. Evenly spread the tuna mixture over each slice. Top each with a slice of cheese. Top with extra jalapeno slices, if desired. Place under the broiler for 2 minutes* or until the cheese is melted. Enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe yields one serving, ideal for a quick meal or snack.
- Pair the tuna melt with a bowl of soup or a salad to stretch into lunch or dinner for two.
- Customize the level of spice by adjusting jalapeño quantity or omitting extra slices on top.
- Using tuna packed in olive oil enhances the richness of the filling but water-packed tuna can be used for a lighter version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tuna melt (both slices) | |
| Calories | 555cal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 39.6g | 79% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5g | 48% |
| Fiber | 8.2g | 33% |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
