Description
These Cheesy Tuna Nuggets are a delightful twist on traditional nuggets, combining the goodness of tuna with the richness of cheddar cheese. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these nuggets are perfect for a quick appetizer or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup additional breadcrumbs
- olive oil spray or a small amount of oil for baking or frying
Main Ingredients:
For Coating:
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F or prepare a skillet with a small amount of oil over medium heat.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flaked tuna, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Shape and Coat: Shape the mixture into small nugget-sized patties and coat each with the additional breadcrumbs.
- Bake or Fry: Place the nuggets on a lined baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake for 15-18 minutes or pan-fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- These nuggets can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Great as a kid-friendly meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 5 nuggets
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
