The Best Spicy Tuna Melt
Elevate your sandwich game with *The Best Spicy Tuna Melt*, a mouthwatering fusion of tangy, creamy, and spicy flavors. This ultimate comfort food starts with perfectly seasoned tuna—blended with mayonnaise, Sriracha, Dijon mustard, and hints of red onion and pickle relish—for a punchy yet balanced kick. Generously layered with melty cheddar cheese and optional jalapeño slices for extra heat, it's all tucked between buttery, golden-toasted slices of sourdough or rye bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner with bold, satisfying flavors that'll leave your taste buds tingling. Serve it with a side salad, fries, or a bowl of soup for the ultimate indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5-ounce each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Pickle relish
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 slices (or 1 cup grated) Cheddar cheese (slices or grated)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (softened)
- 4 slices Bread (such as sourdough or rye)
- 1 small Jalapeño (optional, thinly sliced)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, Dijon mustard, finely diced red onion, pickle relish, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients well until combined and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each bread slice. These will be the outer sides that toast in the skillet.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Place two of the bread slices, buttered side down, onto the skillet.
Top each slice with a generous portion of the tuna mixture, spreading evenly.
Add a layer of cheddar cheese slices or sprinkle grated cheese on top of the tuna mixture.
If using jalapeño slices for extra heat, place them on top of the cheese.
Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Cook the sandwiches until the bottom slice is golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Gently flip the sandwiches using a spatula.
Continue cooking on the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted, approximately 3-4 more minutes.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly before slicing them in half.
Serve warm and enjoy your perfect spicy tuna melt!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 394.5 g | 506% | |
| Saturated Fat | 224.9 g | 1124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1246 mg | 416% | |
| Sodium | 9222 mg | 401% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 323.4 g | 647% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.2 mcg | 56% | |
| Calcium | 6927 mg | 533% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1978 mg | 42% | |
*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.
