Best 10 Tuna Cream Cheese Spread Recipes

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Tuna cream cheese spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a quick and simple dish to serve at a party or a tasty treat to enjoy at home, tuna cream cheese spread is a great option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavorful spread that is perfect for spreading on crackers, bread, or vegetables. In this article, we'll provide you with a few of the best recipes for tuna cream cheese spread, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

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TUNA CHEESE SPREAD



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This is really delicious, especially if you are low-carbing it. It's a great alternative to "plain" tuna salad. Can be used as a dip for celery sticks, spread on celery stalks, or stuffed in cherry tomatoes. Prep time does not include chill time, since you can leave it in the fridge for longer than the one hour mentioned in the recipe.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna
3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2-1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 dash salt
2 green onions, finely sliced

Steps:

  • Soften the cream cheese for about 1 hour.
  • (I usually just give it a whirl in the microwave for about 20 seconds) Drain the tuna, mash with a fork.
  • Combine the cream cheese, tuna and mayo.
  • Add the lemon juice, curry and salt.
  • Mix to blend well.
  • Add the onions and stir to blend.
  • Chill for 1 hour for the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.6, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 318.8, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 14.4

TUNA CHEESE SPREAD



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The flavor of tuna is very subtle in this thick and creamy spread. It's terrific on crackers or carrot and celery sticks, stuffed in a tomato or used for a sandwich. -Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups (8 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash salt
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
Bread or crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir in tuna. Serve with bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

LAYERED MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SPREAD



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Cream cheese spread and canned tuna helps a colorful layered dip come together in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup pitted niçoise or kalamata olives, cut in half
1 can (6 oz) albacore tuna, well drained, broken into chunks
1 medium tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
48 crackers

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix cream cheese, shallot and Italian seasoning until well blended. Spread in 8-inch circle on serving plate.
  • Top with olives, tuna, tomato, egg and parsley. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

OLD BAY® TUNA SPREAD



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The flavor of Old Bay® seasoning goes well with the tuna and cream cheese combination for an easy-to-make spread. Serve with crackers, chips, or veggie dippers.

Provided by Veronica Standeven

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons minced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons capers - rinsed, drained, and chopped
¼ lemon, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or more to taste
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained

Steps:

  • Whip cream cheese in a bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add onion, capers, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, parsley, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well. Add tuna and mix until well blended.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 106.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TUNA CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Delicious & easy cream cheese dip - perfect with crackers & OH SO GOOD! :) I iike to make this in the summer months - it's fast & easy and very tasty.

Provided by SharonMommy Anderson

Categories     Tuna

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (I use light)
1 -2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
1 (8 ounce) canned tuna, drained (or you can use a can of salmon, drained, instead! both are great!)

Steps:

  • Mix all together & refrigerate a few hours or overnight for the best flavor! Serve with your favorite crackers or melba toast! Enjoy!

SIMPLE TUNA SPREAD



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Salsa is the surprising ingredient in this creamy tuna spread. It gives a unusual spark we enjoy. -Peggy Burdick, Burlington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons salsa
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese and salsa; stir in parsley and onion. Fold in tuna. Refrigerate until serving. Serve on bread, snack rye or crackers.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY TUNA SPREAD



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Catch the big kahuna of simple and tasty tuna treats.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 can (9 oz) or 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained

Steps:

  • Line 2-cup metal bowl or mold with plastic wrap.
  • Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Spread mixture in bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Carefully unmold onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 40 mg

CREAMY HOMESTYLE TUNA MELTS



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The best flavors are made at home. This cozy toasted sandwich with tuna salad with KRAFT Singles on whole wheat is comfort food at its best.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 16m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
12 slices whole wheat bread
6 KRAFT Singles
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients. Fill bread slices with tuna salad and Singles to make 6 sandwiches.
  • 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 350, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 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

HARD TIMES CREAMED TUNA



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Times were tough for my newly divorced mom in the 70's. I remember eating creamed tuna on toast with a green salad on the side at least weekly. It was one of my favorite meals, and I had no idea we were eating it out of necessity. Times aren't so tough now, but I still make this about once a month. It's great when you're in a hurry, or have limited supplies on hand. My kids love it too!

Provided by holly

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices bread, toasted, or to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth and slowly stream milk into the mixture while whisking continually. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir tuna into the milk mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tuna is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Ladle tuna mixture over toasted bread to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Opt for fresh tuna, creamy cheese, and flavorful vegetables to ensure the best taste and texture.
  • Choose the right type of tuna: Canned, flaked tuna is a popular choice, but you can also use fresh or cooked tuna. If using canned tuna, drain it well to remove excess liquid.
  • Season to taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings to suit your preferences. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs as desired.
  • Chill before serving: Refrigerate the tuna cream cheese spread for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: For a touch of color and freshness, garnish the spread with chopped chives, parsley, or dill before serving.

Conclusion:

Tuna cream cheese spread is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a dip, sandwich spread, or appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a creamy, flavorful spread that is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or an elegant addition to your next party platter, tuna cream cheese spread is a perfect choice. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying treat, give this classic recipe a try!

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