Easy Homemade Tuna Cheddar Patty Melt | TUNA | Cheddar Cheese | The Southern Mountain Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for sautéing and adds flavor.

Shred 1/4 cup of mild cheddar cheese from a block.

Drain the can of tuna and squeeze out excess water.

Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl and break it up into smaller pieces.

Add 1 large egg to the bowl and break the yolk before mixing it in with the tuna.

Mix the egg thoroughly with the tuna to bind the mixture together.

Add the shredded cheese to the tuna and egg mixture and mix until well combined.

Form the mixture into three patties by taking about a third of the mixture and shaping it in your hands.

Heat a medium to large pan over medium-high heat and melt 4 tablespoons of butter until mostly melted.

Carefully place the patties into the pan, being cautious as they may be loose.

Cook the patties for a couple of minutes, checking for a golden brown edge before flipping them.

Flip the patties once they are golden brown on one side and cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the patties from the pan and let them sit on a paper towel to absorb excess butter.

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