tuna melt patties

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Recipe by
Tammy OHare
Battle Creek, MI

I love tuna melts and wanted to change it up a bit. I love salmon patties. So, why not tuna melt patties? I was pretty impressed with how tasty these are. I hope you enjoy them!

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yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tuna melt patties

  • 2 can
    tuna in water (5 oz each)
  • 1 lg
    egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c
    light mayo (I prefer dukes light)
  • 1 tsp
    mustard
  • 1/2 c
    Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp
    Old Bay seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c
    shredded cheese; a melty combination like mozzarella/provolone mix
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh chopped parsley
  • 1
    fresh lemon, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil

How To Make tuna melt patties

  • 1
    Beat together egg, mayo, and mustard in a medium mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Add in 2 cans of drained tuna in water and mix.
  • 3
    Add in Panko crumbs, seasoning, and cheese.
  • 4
    In a cast iron skillet or frying pan, add 2 Tbsp of olive oil (you may add more depending on the size of your frying pan). Heat on medium high heat.
  • 5
    Shape the tuna mixture into 4 patties and place in the frying pan.
  • 6
    Brown on one side for approximately 5 minutes; then flip and repeat.
  • 7
    Remove from the frying pan and place on a plate with paper towels to soak up extra oil.
  • 8
    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Use the lemon to squeeze some fresh lemon juice on the patties and enjoy!

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