tuna mold or spread

New Braunfels, TX
Updated on Jan 9, 2026

handed down and delicious...never told exactly what was a click, smidgen or dash....but have yet to make a bad mold...so I don't worry about it. You can skip the gelatin and make it a spread....same delicious taste and easy to serve on sandwiches or with crackers!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - 5oz. cans tuna, canned (drained and chopped)
  • 8oz. boxes cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 can tomato soup (10 - 3/4 oz)
  • 2 packages gelatin, unflavored (4 per box - only use 2)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 - medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 - bell pepper (finely chopped)
  • 3 - celery stalks (finely chopped)
  • 1 - 2oz. jars pimento (drained and chopped)
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped) or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup water
  • smidgen - pepper
  • dash - garlic powder
  • click - salt

How To Make tuna mold or spread

  • Step 1
    Mix soup, water and gelatin completely - then heat soup mix on stove with cream cheese on medium. Stirring continuously until melted and well mixed. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    Combine all other ingredients and add soup to the mix.
  • Step 3
    Pour in mold or bowl and refrigerate until set. Usually overnight.
  • Step 4
    Serve with crackers or in sandwiches. Delicious!

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 309kcal, carbohydrates: 10g, cholesterol: 29mg, fat: 27g, fiber: 3g, protein: 9g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 428mg, sugar: 6g, unsaturated fat: 20g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Fish
Keyword: #tuna
Keyword: #sandwich
Keyword: #mold
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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