Description
Quick and delicious tuna melts with a spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, or to taste
- 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
- Start by opening the can of solid white albacore tuna and draining it well to remove excess liquid. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna with mayonnaise, ensuring you get a creamy texture that will bind the ingredients. Then, add in the thinly sliced green onions and optional sweet yellow corn for a pop of sweetness. Season your mixture with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for a hint of spice. Don’t forget to add a teaspoon of yellow mustard to enhance the flavors!
- Mix in the chopped parsley for a fresh touch. Stir everything together until it’s thoroughly combined and smooth, ensuring that the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Now that your tuna mixture is ready, it’s time to assemble the melts. Lay out your bread slices on a baking tray or oven-safe dish. Spoon the tuna mixture generously onto each slice, spreading it out evenly to avoid clumping. Next, top off each sandwich with a generous handful of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. If you enjoy a little heat, add a few thin slices of jalapeño on top for that flavorful kick you crave.
- With the melts assembled, place them in your preheated oven or air fryer set to 400°F. Bake the melts for about 7-9 minutes, but keep an eye on them to ensure that the cheese melts perfectly and becomes bubbly with a golden-brown color. If you desire that extra crispy finish, broil them for an additional 2-3 minutes to achieve the ideal crunch.
- Once the cheese is bubbly and the melts look deliciously golden, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Enjoy your Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melts warm, paired with a fresh salad or a light soup to complete the meal.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can prep the tuna mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Lunch
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Protein: 25 g