Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melts
A delicious twist on the classic tuna sandwich, combining savory tuna, creamy cheddar cheese, and a spicy kick from jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 (12-ounce) can solid white albacore tuna, drained
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sweet yellow corn (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 4 to 5 slices of your favorite bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: Drain the tuna and mix it with mayonnaise, green onions, corn (if using), salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, mustard, and parsley until combined.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven or broiler.
- Butter the Bread: Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On the unbuttered side, place cheddar cheese, add the tuna mixture, and top with remaining bread (mayonnaise side up).
- Broil the Sandwiches: Place on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Add the Jalapeños: Top each sandwich with sliced jalapeños.
- Serve: Cut in half if desired and serve warm.
Notes
These melts can be customized with different types of cheese or breads and can be served with dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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