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!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, Dijon mustard, finely diced red onion, pickle relish, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients well until combined and set aside.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 6

Place two of the bread slices, buttered side down, onto the skillet.

Step 7

Top each slice with a generous portion of the tuna mixture, spreading evenly.

Step 8

Add a layer of cheddar cheese slices or sprinkle grated cheese on top of the tuna mixture.

Step 9

If using jalapeño slices for extra heat, place them on top of the cheese.

Step 10

Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.

Step 11

Cook the sandwiches until the bottom slice is golden brown (about 3-4 minutes). Gently flip the sandwiches using a spatula.

Step 12

Continue cooking on the other side until golden brown and the cheese has melted, approximately 3-4 more minutes.

Step 13

Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool slightly before slicing them in half.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your perfect spicy tuna melt!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1550.2 grams (1550.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5241

Total Fat 394.50g	506%
Saturated Fat 224.90g	1125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 1247mg	416%
Sodium 9222mg	401%
Total Carbohydrate 105.20g	38%
Dietary Fiber 5.20g	19%
Total Sugars 21.60g
Protein 323.40g	647%

Vitamin D 450IU	2249%
Calcium 6927mg	533%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1978mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.4%

Protein: 24.6%

Carbs: 8.0%