Tuna Melt Quesadillas

4 from 1 vote

Canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cilantro, green onion, lime zest, and chili powder, layered with cheddar between two flour tortillas and cooked in butter until crisp and golden. About 35 minutes. Makes 4 quesadillas.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: tuna melt quesadillas

Servings: servings

Calories: 764kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

3 (5-ounce) cans tuna drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions finely chopped
Zest from 1 lime
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
8 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons butter plus more as needed, divided

Instructions

Mix Tuna Filling: In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cilantro, green onions, lime zest, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Prepare Tortillas: Lay out tortillas on a flat surface. Spread tuna mixture evenly over four tortillas, leaving a small border around the edges.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over tuna mixture.
Top and Press: Place remaining tortillas on top of cheese-covered tortillas. Press down gently to help filling adhere.
Heat Pan: Heat a 10-inch or larger non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tablespoon butter and let it melt, coating bottom of the pan.
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.
Cut and Serve: Remove quesadillas from skillet and let cool slightly. Cut each quesadilla into triangles and serve warm.

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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.

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