Tex Mex Tuna Melts
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Tex Mex Tuna Melts
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Tex Mex Tuna Melts are such a fun twist on a classic! Corn, bell peppers, jalapeño, cilantro, and onion are mixed in tuna, spread on bread, and topped with Mexican cheese, then baked until melty. Such an easy weeknight dinner recipe!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. can solid white albacore tuna packed in water drained (or two 5-oz cans)
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1 small jalapeño pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 slices whole grain bread
- 4 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar, or any Mexican cheese blend
- chopped fresh cilantro and red onion, hot sauce for serving (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, for easier cleanup.
- Mix drained tuna, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, frozen corn (1/2 cup), diced jalapeño, fresh cilantro (1/4 cup), mayonnaise (1/2 cup), chili powder (1/2 teaspoon), kosher salt, and black pepper together in a medium bowl, breaking up the tuna into smaller pieces as you go using a fork.
- Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Top each evenly with the tuna mixture.
- Top each bread evenly with the grated cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and tuna melts are hot.
- Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, red onion, and/or hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Time saving tip: The tuna can be mixed up to a day in advance. I recommend draining any liquid that accumulates at the bottom after it sits for a while, so the tuna melts do not get soggy.
- While they won't be as crispy/toasted, these are great reheated for lunch throughout the week.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1tuna melt
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
228mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
595IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
17.9mg
(20%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6tuna melts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tuna melt | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 595IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
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