SOUTH OF THE BORDER TUNA MELT

Prep
10 Minutes
Cook
30 Minutes
Serves
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans water packed tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 5 tablespoons prepared medium-hot or mild salsa
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
  • 4 BAYS® English Muffins, split and lightly toasted
  • 4 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1 avocado, smashed
  • 8 slices pepper jack cheese, about 6 ounces

Instructions

  • Combine the tuna, celery, salsa, mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin and hot sauce, if using, in a small bowl. Cover and chill at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

  • Preheat the broiler.

  • Spread the cut and toasted sides of the English muffins with the butter. Top each with smashed avocado and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Top the avocado evenly with the tuna mixture. Place one slice of cheese on top of each.

  • Broil until the cheese melts and just starts to brown, about 1 1/2-2 minutes.

  • Two great alternatives:

  • South of the Border Chicken Melt: Substitute 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken for the tuna.

  • South of the Border Shrimp Melt: Substitute 8 ounces of steamed shrimp for the tuna

SOUTH OF THE BORDER TUNA MELT