Best 7 Cheesy Tuna Patties Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of cheesy tuna patties, where flavors dance on your taste buds and culinary magic unfolds. These patties are a harmonious blend of classic tuna salad and the irresistible allure of melted cheese, promising a delightful mouthful with every bite.

Dive into a symphony of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking the timeless allure of the classic cheesy tuna patty or an adventurous soul yearning for a zesty kick, we have a recipe that will ignite your culinary passion.

For those who cherish the traditional, our classic cheesy tuna patty recipe offers a comforting embrace of familiar flavors. Flaky tuna, creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and a generous sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese come together in perfect harmony, enveloped in a golden-brown crust that shatters at the first bite, releasing a torrent of cheesy goodness.

For those seeking a touch of zest and intrigue, our spicy cheesy tuna patty recipe tantalizes the palate with a fiery twist. A blend of zesty chili peppers, smoky paprika, and a pinch of cayenne pepper infuses the patty with a delightful warmth, while still maintaining the comforting essence of the classic dish.

If you're on a quest for a healthier alternative, our baked cheesy tuna patty recipe has you covered. This oven-baked delight offers a guilt-free indulgence, with all the cheesy tuna goodness you crave, minus the extra calories. The patties emerge from the oven with a delectable golden crust and a tender, flaky interior that melts in your mouth.

For the ultimate cheesy tuna patty experience, our cheesy tuna patty sandwich recipe is a must-try. Picture this: two golden-brown patties nestled between two slices of toasted bread, smothered in a luscious layer of melted cheese. Each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more.

So, embark on a culinary journey with us, explore the diverse recipes in this article, and discover the cheesy tuna patty that perfectly matches your taste preferences. Prepare to be amazed by the irresistible charm of these culinary delights, and let the tantalizing aroma of cheesy tuna patties fill your kitchen with warmth and joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUNA PATTIES



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These tuna patties are easy and delicious!

Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 5 ounce cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Few drops hot sauce (optional)
25 Ritz crackers (finely crumbled (could use saltine crackers))
1/3 cup cooking oil (I use Canola)

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients in a bowl with a spoon except cooking oil. Heat oil in skillet until sizzling. Pat tuna mixture into patties with your hands. Brown in hot oil on both sides.
  • Turn down and continue cooking about ten minutes until crusty brown. Makes 5 to 6 patties depending on size you make them.

TASTY TUNA PATTIES



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If you're ever pressed for time, start with a couple cans of tuna and you'll have a delicious patty in no time that you can serve a number of different ways. Add them to buns with your favorite toppings for sandwiches, serve them alongside a fresh salad, or make smaller versions of them and serve them as appetizers with tartar sauce on the side. There are a lot of great flavor elements in these easy and versatile patties, but the quantities are small so the flavor still comes out pretty mild. If you're looking for a stronger flavor, increase quantities as you like!

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
2 large eggs
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 ½ tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ tablespoons finely diced celery
½ teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 tablespoon oil, divided, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine tuna, eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, celery, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, mustard, pepper, and dill in a bowl; stir gently until fully and evenly combined. Shape mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, gently lay 2 tuna patties into the skillet. Don't over crowd - only add as many patties as comfortably fit with room to flip them.
  • Cook tuna patties until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed if they're cooking too quickly. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 329.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

COMFORTING TUNA PATTIES



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My grandmother and mother made these tuna patties on Fridays during Lent. I'm not the biggest fan of tuna, but it's perfect in this dish. These patties are even good cold the next day, if there are any leftovers. -Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 pouch (6.4 ounces) light tuna in water
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cool., Stir in tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop 1/3 cup tuna mixture into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tuna patties in batches; cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels., Freeze option: Freeze cooled tuna patties in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat tuna patties on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 419mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

EASY TUNA PATTIES



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These patties are great dipped in ketchup, mustard, or hot sauce. They are also great as a sandwich.

Provided by Phyllis Spencer Brixey

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well-mixed. Season with black pepper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 408.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CHEESY TUNA BURGERS



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STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix and chopped mushrooms help fill out a can of tuna to make these Cheesy Tuna Burgers.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups STOVE TOP Everyday Stuffing Mix for Chicken
2 tsp. butter or margarine
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/4 cup POLLY-O Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 3 min. or until mushrooms are tender and liquid is cooked off. Spoon into large bowl.
  • Add stuffing, tuna, cheese and pepper to mushrooms; mix just until blended. Shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.
  • Wipe skillet clean with paper towels; spray with cooking spray. Add patties to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until heated through. Serve in buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 970 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 18 g

TUNA FISH-CHEESE PATTIES



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Tuna patties are milder than salmon. And the flavor of the other ingredients shine through the tuna. Serve them on a plate with pan-fried potatoes and sliced tomatoes and avocados. Or in a toasted pita with lettuce, thin sliced tomatoes and a touch of mayo. Don't forget a handful of potato chips.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 Patties, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bread, whole grain
2 tablespoons milk (or water)
1 (6 ounce) can solid white tuna, drained
3 tablespoons green peppers, finely chopped
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, smashed and minced
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 egg, stirred
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or other bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Into a small bowl, tear-up the bread and soak in 2 tbsp milk for a couple minutes. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix all ingredients together (except oil and Panko).
  • If the mixture feels too wet, add Panko a tbsp at a time, until you can form soft balls.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan.
  • Form tuna mixture into patties and fry for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  • Carefully flip the patties. Add more oil if necessary and brown the other side for 5 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve after a 4 or 5 minute rest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 163.9, Sodium 824.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 37.3

CHEESY TUNA PATTIES



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My husband came up with this recipe one winter afternoon while pondering what to cook for me that would meet my low carb diet and also not require going out of the house. This is a simple and brilliant recipe, and can be done with any canned fish. It goes well with a bowl of tomato soup.

Provided by Vicky George-Weimer

Categories     Burgers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
2 can(s) chunk white tuna in water
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp mrs dash onion and herb seasoning mix
4 slice cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Beat eggs lightly. Drain tuna and add to eggs. Mix in cheese, chopped onion and seasonings. Let sit for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • 2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil to heating pan until bottom is just coated. Using a pancake ring (or a tuna can with both top and bottom removed) in the pan, pat tuna mix into ring. Allow to sit for a moment, then remove ring and repeat until all tuna mix is used. Cook for five minutes on first side, or until bottoms are golden brown. Carefully flip over and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • 3. Top patties with sliced cheese (we use double cheddar). Cover, reduce heat, and allow residual heat to melt the cheese onto the patties. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality tuna. Opt for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and avoid tuna that is packed in oil or brine, as this can make the patties greasy.
  • Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the patties will taste. This includes the tuna, cheese, breadcrumbs, and vegetables.
  • Don't overmix the patties. Overmixing can make the patties tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the patties over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning and will allow them to cook through evenly.
  • Serve the patties immediately. Tuna patties are best served hot out of the pan. You can serve them with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.

Conclusion:

Cheesy tuna patties are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to use up leftover tuna, and they can be served with a variety of sides. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a fun and festive dish for a party, cheesy tuna patties are a great option.

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