Best 8 Easy Tuna Loaf Recipes

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Tuna loaf is a versatile and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It's made with a combination of canned tuna, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, and can be baked, fried, or grilled. Whether you're looking for a quick and simple weeknight meal or a tasty dish to serve at a party, tuna loaf is a great option. With its mild flavor and simple ingredients, it's a dish that everyone can enjoy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUNA LOAF



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Quick, cheap, tasty and nutritious! Mom used to serve this all the time to our busy family. I replace the 2 lightly beaten eggs with Egg beaters or egg whites and substitute crushed popcorn, or GF cracker/breadcrumbs so that I can continue to enjoy this dish.

Provided by VNess

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 3/4 ounces canned tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, stir together tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, bell pepper, and onion. Then add milk, Worcestershire sauce and Tobasco, and salt and pepper, mixing with your hands.
  • Pack ingredients into a large, greased loaf pan.
  • Bake about 45-50 minutes, until top is golden brown and center is thoroughly cooked. Allow to cool about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 30.7, Sodium 378.8, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 20.2

TUNA & STUFFING LOAF



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Make and share this Tuna & Stuffing Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 meal, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, divided
3/4 cup milk, divided
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups seasoned stuffing mix
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained, and flaked

Steps:

  • Place 2/3 of the undiluted soup, and 1/2 cup of the milk in a small saucepan. Blend together and set aside.
  • Grease inside of slow cooker, with cooking spray, and mix together the resy of the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, and allow 15 minutes to stand before serving.
  • Heat the reserved soup and milk in the saucepan.
  • Serve over the cooked tuna as a sauce.

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

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

ALMOST TUNA LOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 carrot, peeled
2 celery stalks
1/8 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon kelp powder
1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Leaf lettuce, for serving
1 scallion, chopped, optional
1/2 ripe avocado, sliced, optional
1/2 ripe tomato, sliced, optional
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Soak almonds in water for at least 8 hours and sunflower seeds for 6 hours.
  • Drain almonds and sunflower seeds. Grate carrot and celery in a food processor. Add the onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings and process until desired consistency. Remove the mixture from the food processor bowl and form it into a loaf. Using a loaf pan makes this easier. Cover the loaf with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 1 hour so that the flavors to mingle.
  • Serve on a bed of leaf lettuce, sprinkled with scallions and accompanied by the vegetable slices, if using.

MINI TUNA LOAVES



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Our Test Kitchen has packed all the comfort of Mom's mouthwatering tuna casserole into six cute, individual serving-sized loaves drizzled with melted cheese. Try this quick and easy recipe on your family and reel in the raves! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen SHOP SMART: When choosing canned tuna, remember: *Solid white tuna (usually albacore, yellowfin or Tongol) is milder in flavor, has whiter meat and is packed in water. *Light meat tuna (usually skipjack or bonita) is stronger in flavor, darker in color and packed in oil or water.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cans (5 ounces each) white water-packed solid tuna, chopped
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, bread crumbs, wheat germ, eggs, milk, parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in celery mixture. Shape into 6 oval loaves. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5 minutes longer., Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK 'N EASY TUNA LOAF



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Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (7-ounce) cans solid pack white tuna drained and flaked
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons pickle relish
2 cups Special K® crispy rice cereal
paprika or fresh parsley (optional)
EGG SAUCE
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first eight ingredients in medium-size mixing bowl. Mix well. Spread evenly in well-greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. 2. Bake at 350°F about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika or fresh parsley, if desired.3. While tuna loaf is baking, make Egg Sauce. Melt margarine in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk gradually, stirring until smooth. Increase heat to medium and cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring constantly. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice and egg.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

IMPOSSIBLY EASY TUNA, TOMATO AND CHEDDAR PIE



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Partner tuna and cheese in a one-dish yummy dinner bake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Sprinkle tuna, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the onion in pie plate.
  • In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients except tomato with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Top with tomato slices and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Tuna: Opt for solid white albacore tuna packed in water for a healthier and flavorful result.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the tuna mixture can result in a tough and dense loaf. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh vegetables and herbs for the best flavor and texture.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to add plenty of seasonings and spices to your tuna loaf. This will enhance the flavor and make it more enjoyable.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Follow the recipe's recommended baking temperature and time to ensure that the tuna loaf is cooked through properly.

Conclusion:

Tuna loaf is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, sandwich filling, or appetizer. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna and it's also a budget-friendly meal. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, tuna loaf is a perfect choice for busy weeknights or potlucks. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give tuna loaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

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