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Baked Tuna Cheese Buns

Cultural Context

Baked Tuna Cheese Buns are a comforting American dish that showcases the versatility of canned tuna. Often enjoyed as a quick lunch or snack, they combine the rich flavors of cheese and tuna in a warm, toasted bun. This dish is a favorite for meal prep as it can be made in batches and easily reheated. Variations exist globally, with different cheeses and seasonings reflecting local tastes, making it a beloved choice in many households.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 standard size can of tuna (7 ounces)
4 eggs
2 tablespoons dill relish
2 tablespoons sweet relish
1 cup grated cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
standard size hamburger buns
foil

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Cover the eggs with water and hard boil them.

2

Peel the hard-boiled eggs.

3

Chop the hard-boiled eggs using an egg chopper or a fork/knife.

4

Drain the can of tuna and add it to the chopped eggs.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of dill relish and 1 tablespoon of sweet relish to the mixture.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the mixture.

7

Stir the mixture to combine the ingredients and break up the tuna.

8

Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the mixture and mix until evenly distributed.

9

Take a hamburger bun and scoop a couple of scoops of the mixture onto the bun.

10

Place the top bun on and wrap the sandwich in foil.

11

Repeat the process to make additional sandwiches; a total of six sandwiches can be made.

12

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

13

Bake the wrapped sandwiches in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

14

Remove the sandwiches from the oven and unwrap them to check if the cheese has melted.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

potegg choppermixing bowlbaking sheetovenfoil

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Allergens

fishmilkwheat

Also Known As

Tuna MeltsCheesy Tuna Buns

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