Hot Baked Tuna Buns
These tuna buns are perfect for lunch or a sandwich supper. The tuna sandwiches are briefly baked, melting the cheese and making hot and satisfying buns.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cheese, (e.g., mild cheddar or American)
- 3 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
- 3 tbsp onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- ½ to ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 6 hamburger buns or hot dog rolls
- Butter for the buns or rolls (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine the cheese, chopped eggs, tuna, green pepper, onion, olives, and relish. Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise and stir to blend. Add more mayonnaise as needed to moisten.1 cup shredded cheese | 3 large hard-boiled eggs | 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna | 2 tbsp finely chopped green pepper | 3 tbsp onion | 3 tbsp chopped pimiento-stuffed olives | 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish | 1/2 to 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- Split and butter the hamburger buns or hot dog rolls, if desired. Divide the tuna mixture among the buns, then wrap each sandwich in foil.6 hamburger buns or hot dog rolls
- Place the wrapped buns on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Refrigerate the buns until the oven is preheated and you're ready to bake (about 15 minutes before serving time).
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 744mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 461IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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