Tuna Melt Crispy Patties (Printer-Friendly Version)
Golden crisp tuna patties with melted cheddar cheese ready in under 30 minutes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Tuna Mixture
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340 grams canned tuna in water, drained
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120 milliliters mayonnaise
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40 grams finely chopped red onion
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40 grams finely chopped celery
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30 milliliters Dijon mustard
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15 milliliters lemon juice
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5 milliliters Worcestershire sauce
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1 gram black pepper
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1 gram salt, or to taste
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50 grams panko breadcrumbs
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20 grams grated Parmesan cheese
→ Cooking
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30 milliliters olive oil, divided
→ Assembly
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4 slices cheddar cheese
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4 hamburger buns, split
→ Optional Toppings
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Lettuce
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Tomato slices
17 -
Pickles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly, pressing gently to remove excess water to prevent soggy patties.
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Combine mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion, celery, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; whisk until well blended.
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Gently flake the drained tuna into the bowl with wet ingredients. Add black pepper and salt, mixing carefully to maintain texture.
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Fold in panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed without overmixing.
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Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up and meld flavors.
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Divide chilled mixture into four equal portions and shape each into uniform patties approximately 2 centimeters thick.
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Heat 15 milliliters olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
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Cook two patties at a time for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; avoid excessive movement for proper browning.
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Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking; cover skillet to melt evenly.
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Remove cooked patties, add remaining olive oil to skillet, and repeat cooking process with remaining patties.
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Optionally toast buns. Place each tuna melt patty on bottom bun half, add desired toppings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles, then top with remaining bun half. Serve immediately.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Ensure tuna is well drained to avoid soggy patties and allow mixture to chill to improve firmness for shaping.