Best 6 Tuna Cornbread Cakes Recipes

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Tuna cornbread cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a combination of tuna, cornbread mix, eggs, and seasonings, and are then pan-fried until golden brown. Tuna cornbread cakes are a great way to use up leftover tuna and cornbread, and they are also a good source of protein and fiber. They can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a salad.

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SPICY CANNED TUNA FISH CAKES



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A simple and yummy recipe to use up the canned tuna you have in your pantry along with other simple ingredients. Serve with Sriracha-mayo, and freshly cut limes.

Provided by Matthew Francis

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ cup chopped scallions
½ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Sriracha
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine tuna, scallions, bread crumbs, egg, mustard, garlic powder, Sriracha, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until the mixture sticks together. Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the patties until deeply browned and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a small baking tray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the fish cakes are firm, 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 95.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 466.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BAKED TUNA CAKES



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Hope you like making these crispy, golden Baked Tuna Cakes! Because chances are excellent that your family will be asking for them again.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cans (5 oz. each) chunk light chunk light tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
1 cup water
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/3 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine ingredients.
  • Shape into 18 patties, using 1/4 cup tuna mixture for each patty. Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until golden brown, turning cakes over after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 15 g

TUNA CAKES



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High-quality canned and jarred tuna in olive oil lends fresh-from-the-sea flavor to these cakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cans (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained and flaked
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, plus sprigs for garnish
1/3 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 jalapeno chile (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup prepared salsa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together tuna, egg, cilantro, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and jalapeno. Mix gently until ingredients just hold together.
  • Using a packed 1/3-cup measure of tuna mixture per patty, shape into 8 cakes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Working in batches if necessary, cook cakes until golden brown and crisp on the outside, about 2 minutes per side. Serve hot, accompanied by salsa, and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

TUNA MELT ON CORNBREAD



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Try our rendition of an open-faced tuna melt. Serve it on cornbread for a quick lunch or dinner. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 cans (5 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 slices cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cornbread according to package directions, using a greased 8-in. cast-iron skillet. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, egg, dill, salt and pepper. Cut cornbread into 6 pieces; top each with 1/4 cup tuna mixture and a slice of cheese. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Top with tomato and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 844mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TUNA CORNBREAD CAKES



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I love tuna and am always looking for new ways to fix it. This recipe uses the herb-and-garlic-flavored tuna chunks. It is from Southern Living and is credited to Sherry Little of Sherwood, AR. Haven't tried it yet, but it sounds yummy!

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) package buttermilk cornbread mix (Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread Mix suggested)
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (5 ounce) packages aluminum foil pouches herb and garlic flavored light chunk tuna (StarKist Tuna Creations suggested)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Stir together cornbread mix and 2/3 cup milk. Pour batter into a lightly greased 8-inch square pan.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack 5 minutes or just until warm.
  • Stir together mayonnaise and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Crumble cornbread to equal 2 cups. Reserve remaining cornbread for another use. Fold cornbread crumbs and tuna chunks into mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Shape tuna mixture into 8 patties.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter with vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tuna patties, and cook in batches, 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.

EASY TUNA CAKES



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Make and share this Easy Tuna Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Princess Pea

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6 ounce) cans albacore tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, egg, onions, red pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne.
  • Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-inch balls.
  • Roll balls in remaining bread crumbs.
  • Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna cakes in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh tuna, sweet corn, and flavorful bread crumbs. Fresh herbs and spices can also elevate the dish.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough cakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the cakes over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning on the outside while remaining raw in the center.
  • Serve the cakes with your favorite sauce: Remoulade, tartar sauce, or a simple lemon butter sauce are all great options.

Conclusion:

Tuna cornbread cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can create perfect tuna cornbread cakes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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