Name: Easy Tuna Melt Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (drained); 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese; 4 flour tortillas; 3 tablespoons mayo; 2 tablespoons oil (for cooking)

Easy Tuna Melt Quesadillas

A quick and delicious American-style quesadilla filled with canned tuna, melted Colby jack cheese, and crispy tortillas. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, ready in under 20 minutes with minimal effort.

20 min

Easy

2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet1/10

Salty7/10

Sour1/10

Umami7/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Crispy, golden-brown tortilla exterior gives a satisfying crunch while the interior is creamy and slightly gooey from melted Colby Jack and mayo-bound tuna. The tuna adds a flaky, tender bite that contrasts with the melted cheese for a pleasant layered mouthfeel.

👃 Aroma

Warm toasty notes from the pan-fried tortilla and a rich, milky scent from the melted cheese dominate the aroma. A mild briny/fishy background from the canned tuna is present but tempered by the mayo, creating an overall savory, comforting smell.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Crisp lager or pilsner, a chilled Sauvignon Blanc or dry Riesling, or an iced lemon tea; sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon also cleanses the palate nicely.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple green salad with a light vinaigrette, pico de gallo or fresh tomato salsa, tortilla chips with guacamole or salsa, or a small slaw or dill pickle for brightness and crunch.

Instructions

Drain the canned tuna in a colander and place it in a small bowl. Mix the drained tuna with mayo until well combined.

Lay one flour tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread half of the tuna mixture on one half of the tortilla, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.

Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas, tuna mixture, and cheese.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully place one quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.

Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining quesadillas. Serve warm.