Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Tuna Melt Quesadilla, where crispy tortillas embrace a creamy tuna filling and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or cozy dinner, this dish elevates simple pantry staples into a memorable culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- 2 tsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread half of the tuna mixture on one half. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the second tortilla.
- Let rest before slicing into wedges and serve with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg