Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt is a bold, flavorful twist on the classic tuna melt. Packed with spicy heat from jalapeños, rich tuna filling, and topped with sharp cheddar cheese, this sandwich is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5-ounce) can yellowfin tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons finely diced green onion
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 1 tablespoon yogurt (or substitute with mayo)
- 1 teaspoon grainy dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 slices thick bread (e.g., sourdough, multigrain)
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- Extra jalapeño slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together drained tuna, diced green onion, diced jalapeño, mayo, yogurt, dijon mustard, hot sauce, and salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread slices to your preferred level of crispiness.
- Spread the tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
- Top each slice with a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Place the bread under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy while it’s hot and cheesy!
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of jalapeños and hot sauce.
- Try using different cheeses like Havarti or Swiss for a flavor twist.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, replace tuna with mashed chickpeas and use dairy-free yogurt and cheese.
- Store leftover tuna mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna melt (both slices)
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 8.2g
- Protein: 39.6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg