Spicy Tuna Melts
Prep time15 min
Total time15min
ServingsMakes 12 servings, 2 topped crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, divided
- 24 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers
- 1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
- ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 grape tomatoes, each cut into 4 slices
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Chop enough of the peppers to measure 2 tsp.; set aside. Cut remaining peppers into 24 slices.
- Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet. Combine tuna, mayonnaise and chopped peppers; spoon onto crackers. Top with cheese.
- Bake 3 to 5 min. or until tuna mixture is heated through and cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes and sliced peppers. Serve warm.
Nutrition Notes
These fun appetizers feature the classic sandwich down-sized into bite-size melts. And since they are made with better-for-you ingredients, you can feel good about including them in a healthful eating plan.
Recipe Tips
- Variation
Omit cheese. Top crackers with tuna mixture, tomatoes and sliced peppers. Do not bake. - Special Extra
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. - Substitute
Prepare using shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 3g | |
| Saturated fat 1g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | |
| Sodium 160mg | |
| Carbohydrate 6g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 0g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 6 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 2 %DV |