Spicy Tuna Melt
Turn up the heat on a classic comfort food with this irresistible Spicy Tuna Melt! Packed with bold flavors, this sandwich combines creamy tuna salad spiked with tangy pickled jalapeños, zesty sriracha, and crunchy red onion for the perfect spicy kick. Layered with melty cheddar cheese and toasted to golden perfection on buttery sourdough or rye bread, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or casual dinner, this elevated tuna melt is guaranteed to become a new favorite for spice lovers. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or a bowl of soup for a complete, cozy meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (sliced or shredded)
- 4 slices bread (such as sourdough or rye)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and add it to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, chopped pickled jalapeños, and finely diced red onion to the bowl with the tuna. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will be the outer side of the sandwich that gets toasted.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place a slice of bread, buttered side down, onto the skillet. Add half the tuna mixture on top of the bread, spreading it evenly.
Top the tuna mixture with two slices (or a generous handful) of cheddar cheese.
Place a second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top to complete the sandwich.
Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula to help it brown evenly. Flip the sandwich and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat the process for the second sandwich.
Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the skillet, let them cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 2479 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 862 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 475 mg | 10% | |
*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.
