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Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt

Spicy tuna melts filled with amazing flavor and a kick of heat from jalapeño & your favorite hot sauce. This easy, spicy tuna melt recipe is topped with melted sharp cheddar for the perfect, savory lunch or dinner that's packed with protein!

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

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 ounce) can yellowfin tuna, drained (I like to use tuna that’s packed in olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons Diced jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon mayo
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt (or sub mayo)
  • 1 teaspoon grainy dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 slices your favorite bread, a thicker sliced bread is always nice
  • 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or your fav cheese!)
  • Extra jalapeno 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

  • This recipe serves one, but it's also great for two people if you want to pair it with a bowl of soup or a salad for lunch and dinner.
  • See the full post for tips, tricks, and easy ways to customize this tuna melt!

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: 1serving

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.