Description
Creamy, melty tuna melt patties bring classic comfort to your dinner table with a delightful twist on traditional sandwich flavors. Golden-brown patties packed with cheesy goodness offer a quick and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
- 4 slices cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1 large egg
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blend the tuna mixture by combining drained tuna, red onion, celery, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, salt, pepper, and optional jalapeno in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently shape the blended mixture into 4 uniform, compact patties, ensuring they hold together firmly.
- Warm olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, approximately 350°F.
- Carefully place patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the final minute of cooking, lay a cheese slice atop each patty and cover the skillet with a lid to facilitate smooth melting.
- Transfer the hot, cheese-topped tuna patties onto toasted buns or crisp salad greens, garnishing with fresh tomato slices for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill the mixture for 15-20 minutes before forming patties to help them hold together better and prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice crackers to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Consider adding finely chopped herbs like dill or chives for an extra layer of fresh flavor and brightness.
- Swap regular mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter, healthier alternative that still maintains moisture in the patties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg