Jalapeño Cheddar Tuna Melts
What tastes so indulgent yet so nutritious AND is packed with protein? Jalapeno Cheddar Tuna Melts! It's the best post-workout meal that takes literally less than 10 minutes to make. It's also so versatile so you can tweak it in so many different ways to your taste! Let's make it.
Servings to 5 melts
Ingredients
- 12- ounce can solid white albacore tuna, water drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 tablespoons sweet yellow corn
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 4 to 5 slices bread of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 400°F.
- To a bowl, add the tuna, mayo, green onion, corn, black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, yellow mustard, and parsley. Mix together well.
- Add the tuna mix on top of the sliced bread. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and 3 to 4 slices of jalapeños.
- Pop in the air fryer or oven for 7 to 9 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly on top and the bread is crispy. Broil on top for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if needed.
- Take out of the oven and enjoy warm!
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