Best 2 Baked Tuna Balls Recipes

Calling all tuna lovers! If you're looking for a delightful and versatile dish that's easy to make, look no further than baked tuna balls. These delicious morsels are made with a combination of tuna, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, and they can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, or incorporate them into a variety of dishes like salads, pasta, and sandwiches. With variations ranging from classic tuna balls to more creative options like tuna balls with jalapeno or cheese, there's a recipe for every palate. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey with baked tuna balls!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED TUNA BALLS

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These tuna balls are very tasty, they can be made into 10-12 larger balls, or 30-40 smaller cocktail size balls (served with a cocktail picks). If you are one of those people (like myself) that just have to add garlic to everything, no matter what it is, then fresh minced garlic in any amount may be added to these if desired. This recipe can easily be doubled, I usually do if I am making, them into larger balls, for a snack or a main meal.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 egg
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs (enough to hold the balls together) or 1/4 cup soft breadcrumbs (enough to hold the balls together)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (Hellman's is best)
2 -3 tablespoons chopped onions or 2 -3 tablespoons green onions, if desired
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley
2 -3 tablespoons chopped almonds
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, to taste
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes (for coating)
3 tablespoons melted butter
seasoning salt (I use seasoning salt for this) or regular white salt, to taste (I use seasoning salt for this)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

Set oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, or any size to fit the tuna balls.
In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and fresh garlic, or garlic powder (if using), do NOT add the crushed Corn Flakes cereal; combine well.
Shape into 40 balls (for cocktail size) or larger balls, any size you desire.
Roll completely and evenly in the crushed Corn Flakes cereal to coat well.
Dip the coated balls completely in melted butter.
Place on a baking sheet/pan.
Bake for 10 minutes (for the cocktail size), and 20-25 minutes (depending on how large you make the balls) for the larger size, DON'T OVERBAKE, these do not take long to to get done.

CRISPY BAKED TUNA BALLS - GOOD!

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This is a flavorful and quick and easy appetizer that my husband, friends and I enjoy. It is also good as a snack for both children and adults, although for kids you may want to tame down the spiciness a bit by using a smaller amount of mustard and/or lemon juice. The ingredients can be adjusted to your liking - I sometimes...

Provided by Martha Price

Categories Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 6.5-oz can(s) water packed tuna, drained
1/4 -1/2 c fine dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp minced onion
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
2 Tbsp chopped almonds
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp mustard
1 egg
3 Tbsp butter, melted
1 c crushed potato chips or crushed corn flakes

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In bowl, thoroughly mix together the tuna, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and egg. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Dip each ball in the melted butter. then roll to coat in the chips or corn flakes. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake about 10 minutes, or until light brown.

Tips:

For a crispier texture, coat the tuna balls in breadcrumbs before baking.
To make the tuna balls more moist, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream to the mixture.
If you don't have any canned tuna, you can use fresh tuna. Just cook it until it is flaky before adding it to the mixture.
Serve the tuna balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or ranch dressing.
These tuna balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve them, simply reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.

Conclusion:

Baked tuna balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these baked tuna balls a try!

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