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Garnished tuna melt quesadillas.

Tuna Melt Quesadillas

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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Tuna Melt Quesadillas are a delicious and straightforward meal that you can whip together in just 30 minutes. They’re a great choice when you need a quick family dinner after a busy day or a filling lunch to bring to work.

Ingredients

  • 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (plus more as needed), divided

Instructions

  1. Mix Tuna Filling: In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cilantro, green onions, lime zest, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Prepare Tortillas: Lay out tortillas on a flat surface. Spread tuna mixture evenly over four tortillas, leaving a small border around the edges.
  3. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over tuna mixture.
  4. Top and Press: Place remaining tortillas on top of cheese-covered tortillas. Press down gently to help filling adhere.
  5. Heat Pan: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tablespoon butter and let it melt, coating bottom of the pan.
  6. Cook Quesadillas: Place one quesadilla in skillet. Cook for about 2-4 minutes on each side, or until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted. Add remaining 1 Tablespoon butter and repeat with remaining quesadillas, adding more butter as needed.
  7. Cut and Serve: Remove quesadillas from skillet and let cool slightly. Cut each quesadilla into triangles and serve warm.

Recipe Notes:

Prepping In Advance: Prepare the tuna filling and store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve, assemble the quesadillas and cook them as directed. You can also pre-cook the quesadillas and reheat them in a skillet or oven before serving.

Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftover quesadillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions: To reheat, warm them in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350 degrees F until heated through. Microwaving will work, but note that it may make the tortillas soggy.

Find it online: https://realbalanced.com/recipe/tuna-melt-quesadillas/

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