Best 7 Tuna Buns Recipes

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Tuna Tuna buns, a delectable culinary creation, are a delightful combination of savory tuna filling encased in soft and fluffy bread. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying snack. With countless variations and cooking methods, tuna buns offer a culinary journey that promises to tantalize taste buds and satisfy cravings. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on an exploration of the world of tuna buns, delving into the secrets of crafting the perfect bun, preparing a delectable tuna filling, and assembling these culinary wonders. So, let's dive right in and discover the art of creating irresistible tuna buns that will leave you craving more!

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TUNA BUNS IN TINFOIL



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This dish is great for those nights you are looking for something easy to cook. Tuna, green olives, sweet pickles, and green pepper combined with American cheese and mayonnaise then baked in buttered hamburger buns.

Provided by Lois

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
¼ pound processed American cheese, cubed
½ cup mayonnaise
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped sweet pickles
2 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives
4 tablespoons butter
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the American cheese, mayonnaise, chopped egg and tuna. Then mix in the green pepper, onion, chopped sweet pickles, and the chopped olives. Mix thoroughly.
  • Butter the hamburger buns with about a 1/2 tablespoon for each. Fill the buns with the mixture and wrap in tinfoil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 108.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 634.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

HOT TUNA BUNS



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You can mix the ingredients for these comforting sandwiches ahead of time and then bake them later. They're perfect for lunch or a snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 block (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 hot dog buns, split

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Spread about 1/3 cup on bottoms of buns; replace tops. Wrap in foil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

WARM TUNA BUNS



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Wonderful tuna melt type sandwich that is a big hit with kids, teens and adults. Freezes great.

Provided by ralloyd

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
2 (3 ounce) cans tuna, drained
7 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup shredded processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons minced onion
3 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water. Peel and chop eggs.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the chopped eggs together with tuna, mayonnaise, processed cheese, relish, onion, and olives in a mixing bowl. Divide the tuna mixture among the bun bottoms, then replace the bun tops.
  • Wrap each sandwich individually in aluminum foil and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted and the tuna salad has heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 635.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TUNA BUNS



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A very easy and fast recipe that goes great with soup or as a meal of it's own. It tastes so good the whole family will love it.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
¼ pound processed cheese food, diced
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
2 tablespoons minced onion
½ cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
3 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, processed cheese food, sweet pickle relish and tuna. Stir in the onion, creamy salad dressing and green olives. Mix thoroughly.
  • Spoon the mixture onto the hamburger buns, then wrap in aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. or until cheese is thoroughly melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 177.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1039.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

TUNA BUNS



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How can you improve on the classic tuna andwich? With a little Bick's Tangy Dill Relish, crusty rolls are filled with a tangy and cheesy tuna mixture, foil-wrapped and baked. An easy homemade meal you can pull off any day of the week!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (185 g) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2/3 cup bick's tangy dill relish
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
8 hot dog buns or 8 crusty rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all ingredients except buns. Mix well.
  • Fill buns wiht tuna mixture. Wrap individually in foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes. if desired, open foil and bake 3 minutes longer to crisp buns.
  • NOTE: Tuna buns wrapped in foil, are great cooked on the barbecue.
  • Freezing not recommended.

TOASTED TUNA BUNS FOR TWO



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I just came up with this one night after discovering my fiance doesn't like tuna. I just had to try to convert him... and I did! I didn't measure, just kind of dumped stuff in, so I'm estimating on some measurements. Feel free to adjust mayo, breadcrumbs, etc. for desired texture. The quantity can be 2 BIG buns or 4 regular sandwiches.

Provided by Soup Fly

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) can of premium chunk tuna in water
1 stalk celery, chopped finely
1/8 cup onion, chopped finely (optional)
1 teaspoon tartar sauce
1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 -4 slices American cheese, 3/4 oz each,depending on size of sandwiches chosen (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients (except cheese) in small/medium mixing bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Taste test for seasoning- make any adjustments and mix well.
  • Spread on both sides of each bun.
  • Put one slice of cheese on each sandwich.
  • Place top bun back onto bottom bun (the cheese is in the middle this way!).
  • Wrap each sandwich individually in aluminum foil and place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • FYI: This is very cheesy, so you may want to use 1/2 slice per sandwich instead- or even ditch the cheese altogether- just a matter of preference.

HOT TUNA BUNS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 1/2-ounce) can tuna drained and flakes
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese diced
1/4 cup olives sliced stuffed
1 tablespoon green onion sliced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/16 teaspoon black pepper
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, mix tuna, cheese, olives and green onion.Add mayonnaise, catsup and pepper and mix until blended. Fill buns with mixture and wrap individually in foil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose the right tuna: Use high-quality canned tuna in water or oil, depending on your preference. Solid tuna is the best choice for tuna buns, as it holds its shape better.
  • Flake the tuna well: Use a fork to flake the tuna into small pieces. This will help it mix evenly with the other ingredients and create a smooth filling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your tuna buns the best flavor. Use ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and fragrant dill or parsley.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the buns tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and the dough comes together.
  • Let the dough rise: Allowing the dough to rise before baking will help the buns develop a light and fluffy texture.
  • Bake the buns at a high temperature: Baking the buns at a high temperature will help them brown and develop a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Tuna buns are a delicious and versatile snack or meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect tuna buns every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna buns a try!

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