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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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!
Serving size | (554.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1783.6 |
Total Fat 111.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 34.3g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
Cholesterol 263.9mg | 0% |
Sodium 3846.5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 141.1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 0% |
Total Sugars 13.6g | |
Protein 55.7g | 0% |
Vitamin D 49.8IU | 0% |
Calcium 502.4mg | 0% |
Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 677.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories