Queso Tuna Melt Recipe

Name: Queso Tuna Melt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Velveeta; 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles; 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped; 2 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced; 2 whole Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed; 1/2 cups Cilantro Leaves; 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cups Baby Spinach; 1 can (5 Oz. Size) Albacore Tuna, Drained; 1 Whole Grain English Muffin, Split And Toasted; 1 teaspoon Cilanto Or Parsley, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound Velveeta
4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles
1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped
2 whole Scallions, Thinly Sliced
2 whole Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed
1/2 cups Cilantro Leaves
1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups Baby Spinach
1 can (5 Oz. Size) Albacore Tuna, Drained
1 Whole Grain English Muffin, Split And Toasted
1 teaspoon Cilanto Or Parsley, For Garnish

1
In a small crockpot, combine the cheeses, chiles, tomatoes and scallions.
2
Put the lid on it and turn it on.
3
Let it sit for an hour until it becomes smooth and wonderful and melty and oh yes.
4
In the meantime, brown your sausage in a skillet.
5
Right at the end, dump it into the cheese dip, along with the fresh cilantro.
6
Stir, stir, stir.
7
Stick your finger in it and taste it.
8
Stick your finger back in for a second taste and telleth not a soul.
9
Heat the oil in a medium skillet.
10
Add the spinach and wilt, 2 minutes, if that.
11
If youre using leftover cheese dip, just heat up a little bit in the microwave.
12
The dump the tuna fish into the cheese dip and stir to combine.
13
Youre already laughing.
14
Arrange the wilted greens on each muffin half and top with a good mound of queso tuna.
15
Garnish with cilantro or parsley.

240

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Velveeta, 4 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Diced Green Chiles, 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Roughly Chopped, and more.

Yes, Queso Tuna Melt falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Queso Tuna Melt

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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