Tuna Melt Quesadillas

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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

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 large 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 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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