Southwest Tuna Melt in the oven

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned sardines can be a budget-friendly alternative with similar texture.

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

White bread is often cheaper and more widely available.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper is less spicy and more affordable.

Preheat oven using the 'Hi' setting on your broiler.

Lightly toast your bread (30 secs to 1 min).

Mix all ingredients to form your southwest tuna salad.

Spoon mixture over bread and top with cheese.

Use broiler to melt cheese approximately 1 min.

Cooking Techniques

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