Tuna Melt Dip Recipe

Name: Tuna Melt Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 6 ounce cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped; 1/4 cup Spicy Ranch Dressing , recipe for mine attached in direction step #2; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp chopped fresh chives; 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste; 2 tbsp garlic and herb flavored cream cheese, at room temperature; 1 cup Italian four cheese blend, divided use; 1/4 cup buffalo flavored cheese, shredded or pepper jack if you can't find buffalo flavored; 3 strip of bacon, precooked until slightly crisp; 1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatos

Servings: persons

2 6 ounce cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup Spicy Ranch Dressing , recipe for mine attached in direction step #2
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp chopped fresh chives
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
2 tbsp garlic and herb flavored cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup Italian four cheese blend, divided use
1/4 cup buffalo flavored cheese, shredded or pepper jack if you can't find buffalo flavored
3 strip of bacon, precooked until slightly crisp
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomatos

1
Preheat oven to 400.
2
Spray a baking dish big enough to hold tuna mixture in with room to allow for bubbling.
3
Combine tuna, celery, shallot, spicy ranch dressing ( recipe attached below ), lemon, chives, parsley, pepper and 1/2 cup of the Italian cheese and the cream cheese.
4
Mix well
5
Place mixture in prepared baking dish.top with remaing italian cheese blend, and buffalo flavored cheese.
6
Add bacon, cut up on top of chesses.
7
Bake until bubbling, and cheese is melted, about 15 to 20 minutes.
8
Add chopped tomatos to top before serving
9
Serve with your choice of dipping ideas.
10
Have a spoon for filling lettece cups and rolls

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 6 ounce cans albacore tuna packed in water, drained, 1 small shallot, finely chopped, 2 tbsp celery, finely chopped, 1/4 cup Spicy Ranch Dressing , recipe for mine attached in direction step #2, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tuna Melt Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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