Best 7 Cream Cheese Tuna Loaf Recipes

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Cream cheese tuna loaf is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover tuna and cream cheese, and it can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or something more elaborate, you will find a cream cheese tuna loaf recipe that is perfect for you.

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CREAM CHEESE TUNA LOAF



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Two cans of tuna and cream cheese and bread cubes and you have the start of a wonderful main dish. You can serve this with cream sauce or plain with any type of red sauce. It is delicious to serve as a slice in a sandwich.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups stuffing cubes or 5 cups dried seasoned bread cubes
1 cup skim milk
2 (12 ounce) cans whie albacore tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
paprika
Pam cooking spray

Steps:

  • Beat with mixer in a large bowl, cream cheese, eggs, dried dill weed, salt and pepper.
  • In another bowl, add two cubes dried bread cubes and 1 cup milk. Stir around. Set aside.
  • Add tuna. Break tuna apart with a fork while adding. Mix.
  • Add balance of seasoned bread cubes and the soaked break cubes.
  • Stir with spatula until mixed.
  • Add vegetable oil and mix.
  • Preheat oven 350*.
  • Spray Pam in a large loaf pan.
  • Pour loaf ingredients and smooth out.
  • Sprinkle paprika on the top.
  • Bake 1 hour or until top springs back to the touch.
  • Let cool at least 10-15 minutes.
  • Note: I used my spiced croutons which have chili powder and cumin. and butter. You might like to use thyme or sage along with the dill weed.
  • This keeps well.
  • You may serve with tartar sauce, cream gravy, ketchup, chili sauce or mayo or miracle whip on a sandwich.

CREAM CHEESE TUNA BAKE



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Tuna Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 ounce) cup macaroni, cook and drain
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup corn flake crumbs

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese and soup together.
  • Stir in tuna, vegetables, mustard, salt, milk and macaroni.
  • Put into a buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Sprinkle crumbs on top.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

TUNA LOAF



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An easy, pleasing recipe that is very economical to make and enjoy. I serve with chicken gravy at the table with mashed potatoes and a vegetable or tossed green salad.

Provided by broomrider

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, crushed
3 slices white bread, crumbled into fine crumbs
½ onion, finely chopped
1 large egg
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large loaf pan.
  • Mix tuna, cream of chicken soup, milk, cracker crumbs, bread crumbs, onion, egg, and black pepper until thoroughly combined and spoon the mixture into the prepared bread pan. Smooth top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the loaf comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 704.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

EASY TUNA LOAF



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An easy recipe, perfect for both dinners and everyday meals! Present the slices over a bed of lettuce on a platter, decorating it as you wish with tomatoes, olives, artichokes hearts, and so on. The loaf can be served with a mix of olive oil and lemon, or with mayonnaise.

Provided by Bee

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bread
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon anchovy paste, or more to taste
2 eggs, beaten
18 ounces Italian, oil-packed tuna
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon capers
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange bread in a large baking dish. Pour milk over bread; allow to soak until bread is soggy. Remove bread and squeeze excess moisture from the bread. Discard milk.
  • Whisk anchovy paste with eggs in a bowl until dissolved.
  • Crumble tuna and moistened bread together in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture, parsley, capers, and Parmesan cheese; knead together until evenly blended and reasonably firm. Wrap the mixture in a clean cotton dishtowel and roll it up tightly, securing the two ends with string or elastic bands.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bundled tuna loaf in boiling water for 40 minutes; drain. Chill in refrigerator until cold before unwrapping and slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 397 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CREAMY 2-CHEESE TUNA MELTS



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What's better than a warm homemade tuna melt? One with two types of cheese! This one features chive and onion cream cheese spread and KRAFT Singles.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 16m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp. chopped onions
12 slices bread
6 KRAFT Singles
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese spread, tuna and onions. Fill bread slices with tuna mixture and Singles.
  • Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
  • Cook in skillet on medium heat 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

PARTY SANDWICH LOAF



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This sandwich loaf will be the talk of the party. Lots can be said about the delicious shrimp, olive and ham fillings!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
2 cans (4 oz each) tiny shrimp, rinsed, drained, chopped
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely chopped walnuts (4 oz)
1/2 cup finely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
2 tablespoons grated onions
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cans (4 1/4 oz each) deviled ham
2 loaves (1 1/2 lb each) unsliced sandwich bread
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup half-and-half
Few drops food color, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix all shrimp salad spread ingredients until well blended. In second medium bowl, mix all olive-nut spread ingredients until well blended. In third medium bowl, mix all deviled ham spread ingredients until well blended.
  • Trim crusts from bread loaves. Cut each loaf horizontally into 4 equal slices. Lightly spread butter over 3 slices. Place 1 buttered slice on each of 2 serving plates or trays; spread each evenly with half of the shrimp salad spread. Top with second buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the olive-nut spread. Top with third buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the deviled ham spread. Top with unbuttered slices. Lightly press each loaf together.
  • In medium bowl, mix 4 packages cream cheese, half-and-half and food color. Spread half of mixture over sides and top of each loaf. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture has set. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 1/2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. To serve, remove from refrigerator, cut into slices. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

CREAMY TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Enjoy our Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole tonight. A velvety cream cheese sauce takes the place of canned soup for a tuna noodle casserole they won't forget.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup milk, divided
1 tsp. garlic powder
3 cups egg noodles, cooked
2 cans (5 oz. each) chunk light tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen peas
1 can (4 oz.) sliced mushrooms, undrained
8 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. milk and garlic powder until blended. Combine noodles, tuna, peas, mushrooms and remaining milk in large bowl. Add cream cheese mixture; mix lightly. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; cover.
  • Bake 20 min. Meanwhile, mix cracker crumbs, Parmesan and butter until blended.
  • Stir noodle mixture; top with crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until crumb topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

Tips:

  • Using high-quality tuna is crucial. Opt for solid white tuna packed in water or olive oil for a richer flavor. Ensure it's drained thoroughly to avoid a soggy loaf.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, blend the tuna and mayonnaise mixture until well combined before adding it to the other ingredients.
  • Incorporate some chopped vegetables like celery, onion, or red bell pepper to add a crunchy texture and extra flavor to the loaf.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives before baking for a pop of color and added freshness.
  • For a crispy crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
  • Serve the tuna loaf warm with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or a side salad.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese tuna loaf is a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its creamy texture, savory flavor, and customizable ingredients, this recipe offers endless possibilities for experimentation. Whether you prefer a classic tuna loaf or one with added vegetables, herbs, or spices, this dish is sure to satisfy your taste buds. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's both delicious and nutritious, cream cheese tuna loaf is an excellent choice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in this timeless culinary creation. Happy cooking!

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