Description
Cheesy Tuna Nuggets are a delightful combination of canned tuna, cheese, and breadcrumbs, formed into bite-sized nuggets and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into bite-sized nuggets and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Spray the nuggets lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These nuggets can be frozen before baking for a quick meal later.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or marinara.
- Feel free to add herbs or spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg