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Close-up of a jalapeño tuna melt sandwich with melted cheddar cheese and fresh jalapeños, served on a plate.
Alyssa

Jalapeño Tuna Melt with Cheddar

This Jalapeño Tuna Melt with Cheddar is my spicier, crunchier take on the classic tuna melt that’s cheesy, with a little kick.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Albacore tuna I like to use Fishwife
  • 1 tbsp diced jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp chopped radish
  • 1 tbsp diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tsp kewpie mayo
  • 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices brioche bread
  • to taste butter for griddling
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to broil. Combine tuna salad ingredients into a bowl until combined. Season to taste. You might want to adjust depending on how creamy or spicy you want it to be.
  2. Add shredded sharp cheddar cheese to two slices of brioche bread. Add to a baking sheet and broil for about 2-3 min or until cheese has melted and browned slightly. Add scoops of tuna salad to the sandwich and close.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet and add your melt. Cook on medium to low heat with a top until the other side of the bread is browned and cheese and tuna salad have melted together. Enjoy!

Notes

Adjust jalapeño and seasoning according to your taste.