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Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melt

A bold twist on the classic tuna melt featuring creamy tuna salad, fresh jalapeños, and melted cheddar cheese toasted between crispy slices of sourdough bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Filling
  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced
  • 0.25 cup celery chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Sandwich
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp butter softened

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a bowl combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced jalapeño, celery, onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until a creamy tuna salad forms.
  3. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  4. Place bread butter-side down in a skillet and toast lightly.
  5. Spread tuna mixture on two slices of bread and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Top with remaining bread slices and cook in skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
  8. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spice level. Freshly shredded cheese melts best.