Description
Crispy on the outside and melty on the inside, these Tuna Melt Patties are a delightful twist on the classic tuna melt. Perfect for quick lunches or satisfying snacks, this recipe combines pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and cheese for a budget-friendly meal that everyone will love. Ready in just 18 minutes, you can customize these patties with your favorite herbs or spices, making them as unique as your taste buds. Enjoy them on toasted bread, alongside a fresh salad, or simply on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Stir in shredded cheese and chopped green onions. Form the mixture into 4-5 equal-sized patties.
- Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm on toasted bread or alongside a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (75g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Chill formed patties in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add diced bell peppers for extra flavor.