My mother used to make some sort of patty from a canned fish when I was growing up and it just looked gross. Of course back then I was picky and would only eat peanut butter and cheese. Not together, of course! I bet had I taken the time to give them a taste they would have been quite yummy. Of course she didn't add this secret weapon to hers that makes them jam packed with flavor. No I believe hers consisted of crushed saltine crackers. And that's ok too, as long as you season those bad boys up!
My version of the best tuna patties is slammed with flavor and even my kids eat these up as fast as they get on the plate.
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What do you need?
3 cans albacore tuna
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
dash salt
dash pepper
⅓ cup Veganaise (or regular mayo if there isn't an egg allergy)
½ cup water
1 ½ cups herb stuffing mix - We use Arrowhead Mills brand. Super allergy friendly!
What do you do?
Drain the liquid from the tuna and place in a bowl.
Throw all the other ingredients in and stir. Usually I do this by hand, much easier.
Form into small patties. We usually get 6.
In a large skillet, heat enough oil that barely covers the bottom over medium to high heat.
Fry them up on each side, until they are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
We eat them along side roasted potatoes and usually zucchini.
Mumma McD says
Is the cheese to bind them or just for flavour? We have dairy allergies so can't do cheese, but I can sub nutritional yeast flakes if it's just for flavour 🙂
They sound delish!
#TeamMM
Joanna says
It's totally just for flavor! 🙂 The water and Veganaise bind them together.
Emily @ Simple Life Of A Fire Wife says
These look great! Thanks for linking up at Inspire Me Mondays!
Joanna says
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
Joanna says
Maybe they will like this version a bit better. 🙂 My oldest, she's 16, is not a fan of tuna patties, but this helps bring a comfort food profile.
Claire says
Looks and sounds tasty 🙂 Never tried these but I love tuna so I bet I would love them!!
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
Creatively Homespun says
Yum! Thank you for linking up at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays! I have pinned all your posts to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again next week! xo
Joanna says
Thank you so much for pinning! Have a wonderful 4th!
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
I've never made tuna patties at home before, these sound delicious, I will have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?!
Joanna says
They are so easy with this recipe! If you give them a try, let me know how they turn out for you.
Kaz @ Melting Moments says
The kids will love these.
Joanna says
Mine do! 🙂