Tuna Melt Cheddar Patties (Print Version)

Crispy cheddar and tuna patties with golden crust, ready in 20 minutes for a quick, savory meal anytime.

# What You'll Need:

→ Patties

01 - 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped

→ For Cooking

12 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and green onions. Using your hands, gently form the mixture into 4 or 5 equal-sized patties, pressing to compact.
03 - Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add tuna patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
04 - Serve patties hot on toasted bread, English muffins, or alongside a fresh salad. For an extra cheesy finish, add additional cheese and place under the broiler for 1 minute until melted.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under twenty minutes with next to no prep
  • Uses canned tuna so no last minute grocery runs
  • Budget friendly and filling
  • Great for kids and adults alike
  • You get that golden crispy outside and a cheesy flavorful center in every bite
02 -
  • High in protein for lasting energy
  • A perfect way to use up leftover fresh herbs if you want a twist
  • Freezes beautifully for meal prep
  • Crisp up again with a few minutes on a hot skillet with a drop of oil
03 -
  • Taste the mixture before shaping into patties and adjust salt if needed especially if using different cheeses
  • Always use medium heat so the patties cook evenly and do not burn before becoming golden
  • If you love a super crispy edge sprinkle breadcrumbs on each patty just before frying
  • Do not skip chilling the formed patties for ten minutes if you want them to stay together easily

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