Chipotle Tuna Melts
Turn up the heat on your classic comfort food cravings with these irresistible Chipotle Tuna Melts! This easy-to-make recipe takes creamy canned tuna to the next level with a zesty kick from minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and a hint of tangy pickle relish and lemon juice. Piled high on hearty sourdough bread and topped with gooey cheddar cheese, these melts are pan-toasted to golden perfection in buttery bliss. Perfect for a quick lunch or an elevated weeknight dinner, these sandwiches deliver bold, smoky flavors in just 20 minutes. Serve them hot and ooey-gooey for a satisfying treat that’s sure to become your new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (minced) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna completely and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
In the bowl with the tuna, add the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until combined and creamy.
Lay the sourdough bread slices on a flat surface. Spread an even layer of the chipotle tuna mixture on two of the slices.
Place a slice of cheddar cheese over the chipotle tuna layer on each of the two slices of bread.
Top with the remaining slices of sourdough bread to form two sandwiches.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown and crisp, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even toasting.
Flip the sandwiches and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the Chipotle Tuna Melts from the skillet, let cool slightly, and slice in half if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.7 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 264 mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 3846 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.7 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 677 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
