Best 9 Cheesy Tuna Tortilla Melts Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of tuna and cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla. Cheesy tuna tortilla melts offer a delectable combination of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a crispy tortilla, a generous filling of tender tuna, gooey melted cheese, and a hint of spices, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors. As you bite into a cheesy tuna tortilla melt, the warmth envelops your senses, and the harmonious blend of ingredients harmonizes in perfect balance. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or want to experiment with different ingredients, the cheesy tuna tortilla melt is a versatile dish that will satisfy your cravings for a quick, hearty, and flavorful meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHARLIE'S TUNA MELT QUESADILLA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (6.4 oz.) or 2 pouches (2.6 oz.) StarKist® Chunk Light or Albacore Tuna
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 tsp. lemon juice
4 soft (6-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, relish, mayonnaise and lemon juice and mix well.
  • Spray small frying pan with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium low heat. Place tortilla in pan. Place 1/2 tuna mixture on one half of each tortilla and top with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and top with second tortilla.
  • Cook for 1 - 2 minutes until tortilla begins to brown; flip tortilla and cook on second side until browned and cheese begins to bubble (approximately 1 - 2 minutes).
  • Remove from pan and cut into wedges and serve.

CHEESY TUNA TORTILLA MELTS



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Canned tuna tastes sensational wrapped in tortillas with salsa and cheese, Cover with chili sauce and bake. Another easy and delicious dinner is ready!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large flour tortillas (10-inches)
2 (170 g) cans clover leaf flaked solid white tuna packed in water, drained
3/4 cup salsa
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (370 ml) can Carnation Evaporated Milk (regular, 2% or fat-free)
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange tortillas on a flat surface.
  • FILLING:.
  • Combine ingredients for filling in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup filling in the center of each tortilla. Fold top and bottom of tortilla over filling, Roll up tortilla from open end and place in prepared dish, seam side down.
  • SAUCE:.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and gently cook for 2-3 minutes until tender., Add next 4 ingredients. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add evaporated milk, bring to a boil, lower heat and cook until thickened, 3-5 minutes. Pour over tortillas,. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven 20-25 minutes, until bubbling. Remove and sprinkle with cilantro and green onions. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
  • TIPS: Use part Skim Mozzarella cheese as a healthier option,.
  • Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Serve with store bought guacomole and your favorite veggies!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.5, Fat 35.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 82.7, Sodium 1589.8, Carbohydrate 77.8, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 43.2

CLASSIC TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 16m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 large (sandwich-size) English muffins, halved
Two 12-ounce cans solid white tuna, drained
One 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Several dashes hot sauce
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 slices Swiss cheese
1 Roma tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Butter the halved muffins, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the tuna salad: In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, olives, mustard, dill, hot sauce, celery, scallions and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each muffin half with a large scoop of tuna salad, arrange 2 slices of cheese on each and broil until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Remove and top with tomato slices and chives to serve.

TUNA MELTS



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While the soup simmers, assemble tasty Mozzarella Tuna Melts. Using a mini food processor to chop the celery and onion for the filling helps shave preparation time. Then just pop the sandwiches in the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns, split
4 mozzarella cheese slices
4 tomato slices
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tuna, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread on bottom of buns; set bun tops aside. Top tuna mixture with a slice of cheese and tomato. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top each with a lettuce leaf; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 575mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

TUNA MELTS



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Delicious melted cheesy tuna sandwiches.

Provided by P. Kelly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 small sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweet onion, drained tuna, mozzarella, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
  • Spread tuna mixture on slices of French bread to form a sandwich. Place sandwiches on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 716.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A tasty change from cheese on toast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g can tuna , whatever type you've got in the cupboard
½ a bunch of spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3thick slices of granary or wholemeal bread
50g cheddar , coarsely grated
generous pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium

TUNA CHEESE MELTS



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This sandwich dresses up a typical tuna sandwich with American cheese and rye bread spread with a mixture of sour cream and garlic salt. Cooked in a skillet, this sandwich oozes with flavor.-Bernadine Dirmeyer, Harpster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
8 slices rye or white bread
1 pouch (6.40 ounces) light tuna
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices process American cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream and garlic salt; spread on one side of each slice of bread. In another small bowl, combine tuna and mayonnaise; spread on four slices of bread. Top with cheese and remaining bread; gently press together., Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two sandwiches; toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEESY BAKED STUFFED TUNA MELTS



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This recipe takes the classic tuna melt and makes it even better! Kaiser rolls are stuffed with cheese and tuna, wrapped in foil and baked until melty and delicious! A must try for all sandwich, tuna, and cheese lovers out there! Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise/cheese used. Also, in place of the capers you could try pimentos, olives, celery, etc. -- Experiment and enjoy. :)

Provided by grumblebee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can chunk light tuna
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers, coursely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
4 tablespoons cream cheese spread
4 slices tomatoes
4 tablespoons gouda cheese (or another mild cheese) or 4 tablespoons monterey jack cheese (or another mild cheese)
4 large kaiser rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers and green onion. Set aside.
  • Cut a thin slice from top of each roll (save the tops for later!); hollow out inside, leaving about 1/2-inch thick shell.
  • Spread 1 tbsp cream cheese on bottom of each roll and then spoon tuna mixture evenly into each bun.
  • Top each bun with a tomato slice and then sprinkle a tbsp of grated mozzarella (or whichever cheese you are using) on top of the tomato.
  • Finally, place the top back on each roll. You may have to "smoosh" them down a bit. Wrap each bun in foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes. :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 35.6, Sodium 830.3, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.4, Protein 20.6

CREAMY HOMESTYLE TUNA MELTS



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The best flavors are made at home. This cozy toasted sandwich with tuna salad with KRAFT Singles on whole wheat is comfort food at its best.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 16m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
12 slices whole wheat bread
6 KRAFT Singles
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients. Fill bread slices with tuna salad and Singles to make 6 sandwiches.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Be sure to drain the tuna well before adding it to the tortillas.
  • For a crispier tortilla, cook it in a hot skillet or on a griddle.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your melts, such as chopped vegetables, cheese, or salsa.
  • Serve the melts immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Tuna tortilla melts are a quick, easy, and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna tortilla melts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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