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Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt
5 from 66 votes

Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt

The Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt is a sandwich featuring a flavorful tuna mixture combined with diced green onion, jalapeño, mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce, topped with sharp cheddar and extra jalapeño slices. Toasted bread holds the spicy, creamy filling, melted under a broiler for a warm, melty texture and balanced heat suitable for a quick lunch or light dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 555 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a medium bowl, mix together drained tuna, diced green onion, diced jalapeno, mayo, yogurt, dijon, hot sauce and salt and pepper.
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555

% 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.