tuna melt patties crispy cheesy (Print Version)
Melty tuna patties with cheddar, breadcrumbs, and green onion—crispy outside and quick to prepare for a delicious meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Tuna Patties
01 - 2 cans (140 g each) tuna, drained
02 - 120 ml breadcrumbs
03 - 60 ml mayonnaise
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 5 ml Dijon mustard
06 - 2.5 ml garlic powder
07 - 2.5 ml onion powder
08 - 2.5 ml salt
09 - 1.25 ml black pepper
10 - 60 g shredded cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
12 - 15 g butter, for cooking
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, mix together the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
02 - Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions. Shape the mixture into 4 to 5 uniform patties.
03 - Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until each patty is golden brown and crisp on the exterior.
04 - Serve patties hot on toasted bread, an English muffin, or with a fresh salad. For an extra cheesy finish, top with additional cheese and place under a broiler for 1 minute until melted.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Relies on affordable pantry basics such as canned tuna and bread crumbs
- Quick prep and cooking finishes in under twenty minutes
- Kid friendly and pairs perfectly with a variety of sides
- Delivers crispy edges with gooey cheesy centers every time
02 -
- High in protein and satisfying as a meal or quick snack
- Easy to make ahead and reheats beautifully
- Doubles as a creative way to use up pantry staples without fuss
03 -
- Wet your hands before shaping the patties for neat results with no sticking
- Switch cheeses to suit your mood mozzarella is melty Swiss gives sophistication
- Do not crowd the skillet so each patty browns evenly and gets crispy edges