Mouthwatering Homemade Tuna Melt Patties
Quick and comforting tuna melt patties filled with melty cheese and flaky tuna, perfect for a cozy dinner or lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 patties 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free options available, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5–6 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or mashed potato for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or plain yogurt
- Salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine drained tuna, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, mayo, and seasonings.
- Mix until evenly combined and form into 6 patties.
- Chill patties for 10 minutes in the fridge to firm up.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
- Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon or a slice of tomato and extra cheese if desired.
Notes
These patties can be baked instead of fried at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or mashed potato.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg