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

Robinah Amony
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These tuna melts are delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Haroon Ali
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These tuna melts are a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


QuResHi Gaming
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I love the gooey cheese and the flaky tuna in these tuna melts.


Jalal Ahammed
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These tuna melts are perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Eliceo Alvarez
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I've made these tuna melts several times now, and they're always a hit. They're a great way to change up your usual tuna salad sandwich.


Charlie Thomas
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These tuna melts are so quick and easy to make. I can have them on the table in less than 30 minutes.


football LovERes
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I love that these tuna melts are so versatile. You can add whatever ingredients you like, and they'll still be delicious.


Sascha
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These tuna melts are a great way to use up leftover tuna. I always have a can or two of tuna in my pantry, so I can make these whenever I want.


DIPU ROY
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I used a reduced-fat cheese in my tuna melts, and they were still really cheesy and delicious.


Aqib Warraich
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I added some chopped onion and celery to my tuna melts, and it gave them a nice crunch.


Marcin W
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These tuna melts are delicious! I used a can of tuna packed in olive oil, and it gave them a really rich flavor.


Mehar Usaid
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I made these cheesy tuna tortilla melts for my kids, and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat fish.


Allen Danquah
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These tuna melts are so good! The cheese is melted and gooey, and the tuna is perfectly cooked.


Anita Espie
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I've made these cheesy tuna tortilla melts several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Blink blinky
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Cheesy tuna tortilla melts were a huge hit with my family! They're quick and easy to make, and the combination of tuna, cheese, and tortillas is a winner.


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