Description
Jalapeno cheddar tuna melt combines zesty peppers with rich cheese for a quick, satisfying sandwich. Melted layers of sharp cheddar and spicy jalapeños elevate classic tuna salad into a crave-worthy lunch you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 5 ounces (142 grams) yellowfin tuna, drained
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese
Produce and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) green onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) jalapeno, diced
- Extra jalapeno slices for topping
- Salt and pepper to taste
Condiments and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) yogurt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) grainy dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) hot sauce
Bread:
- 2 slices thick bread
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend drained tuna with finely chopped onion, diced jalapenos, mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, and seasonings until thoroughly combined.
- Lightly toast bread slices until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Generously spread the zesty tuna mixture across each toast, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese over the tuna and garnish with additional sliced jalapeno rings for extra heat.
- Position the open-faced sandwiches under the broiler at high heat for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until cheese becomes bubbly and slightly browned.
- Remove from broiler, let cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by removing jalapeno seeds for a milder version or adding extra hot sauce for more heat.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier mayo alternative, reducing calories while maintaining creamy texture.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular bread with gluten-free toast or use lettuce wraps for a low-carb alternative.
- Choose sustainably caught tuna to support ocean conservation and ensure better quality protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg