Tuna Melt Nachos
Tuna Melt Nachos turn the nostalgic sandwich into snackable bites with crisp tortilla chips topped with rich tuna salad, bright pickled jalapeños, juicy tomatoes, and a gooey Jack–Cheddar combo. Each chip delivers a balanced hit of savory, tangy, and lightly spicy flavors with satisfying crunch. Ideal for game day, casual dinners, or sharing with friends right from the sheet pan.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Use a fork to break up the tuna in a bowl into small flakes. Add the celery, black pepper, cayenne, and mayonnaise. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until needed.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with foil, and arrange the chips evenly on the pan. Spoon a generous rounded teaspoon of tuna salad onto each chip.
- 3
Place a jalapeno ring on the tuna, then add a slice of tomato, pressing down lightly.
- 4
Top with cheese, piling it as high as possible in the center of each nacho, and use any extra cheese to cover exposed chip areas.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts and the chip edges turn golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Alternatively, preheat the oven’s broiler and broil the nachos for just a few minutes until the cheese melts and the chip edges are golden.
- 6
Scatter the green onions over the top, and serve right away.
- Calories 6492.89 kcal High
- Protein 108.17 g Good Source
- Carbs 836.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 334.98 g High
- Saturated Fat 54.47 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.63 mg High
- Sodium 5925.57 mg High
- Fiber 47.85 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.69 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1466.24 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source
- Potassium 2378.54 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 132.94 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 6.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.62 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tuna Melt Nachos is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tuna in Oil, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 6492.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tuna Melt Nachos?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Tuna Melt Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tuna in Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Cherry Tomato. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Tuna Melt Nachos?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Tuna Melt Nachos?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 6492.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tuna Melt Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
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