Best 11 Tuna Cups Recipes

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Tuna cups, a delectable appetizer or light meal, combine the classic flavors of tuna salad with the convenience and portability of individual serving cups. Whether you're hosting a party, preparing a quick lunch, or seeking a healthy snack, tuna cups offer a versatile culinary experience. With endless possibilities for customization, from traditional to gourmet ingredients, discover the best recipe for your perfect tuna cup creation.

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CREAMED TUNA IN TOAST CUPS



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My mother's quick and easy recipe. This recipe uses ingredients you always have on hand in the pantry. It's great when you're in a rush.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
1 (6 ounce) chunk light tuna
1 teaspoon pimiento, diced
2 tablespoons baby green peas (optional)
6 slices bread
salt

Steps:

  • Over low heat, melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour. Slowly add milk while stirring. DO NOT bring to a boil. Cook and stir constantly only until slightly thickened.
  • Drain tuna and add to mixture.
  • Lightly stir in salt, pimento and green peas (if used).
  • Push bread slices into greased muffin tins to form a cup. Toast in oven until light brown.
  • While toast is warm, pour creamed tuna mixture into bread cups and serve.

TUNA SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS



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Make your tuna salad stand out with this fun and simple treatment. The Asian flavors jazz it up, while red tomato adds a pop of color. Edie Farm - Farmington, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
Dash white pepper
Lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes
1/3 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; chill. , Line two serving plates with lettuce. Cut tomatoes, but not all the way through, into six wedges; place on lettuce and separate wedges slightly. , Gently stir chow mein noodles into tuna salad; spoon into the center of each tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

TUNA NOODLE CUPS



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Older kids can get a jump on preparing dinner by stirring up these miniature tuna casseroles. Or serve them for brunch with fresh fruit, a tossed salad and rolls. -Marlene Pugh, Fort McMurray, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces uncooked medium egg noodles (about 4 cups)
2 cans (5 ounces each) light tuna in water, drained
2 cups frozen peas and carrots (about 10 ounces), thawed
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and return to pot. Add tuna, peas and carrots, onion and 1 cup cheese., Whisk together eggs, milk, water and seasonings; toss with noodle mixture. Divide among 18 well-greased muffin cups. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake until heated through, 30-35 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife before removing from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CRISPY WONTON CUPS WITH TUNA SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 12 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
12 square wonton wrappers
1 medium red onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) can chunk light tuna, drained
1 1/2 cups snow peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place 1 wonton wrapper into each cup. Press the wontons into the cups with your fingers and spray each wrapper with cooking spray. Bake until they are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Slice 1/2-inch thick slice from the onion and cut into thirds (reserve the remaining onion for Round 2 Recipe Nicoise Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette and the Online Round 2 Recipe Ham and Cheese Breakfast Burrito). Into the bowl of a mini food processor, add the onion, ginger, brown mustard, red wine vinegar, crushed red pepper, canola oil, salt, and pepper, and pulse until combined. (If you do not have a mini food processor, finely chop the onion and ginger and whisk together with mustard, vinegar, oil and red pepper flakes.) Place into a bowl with the tuna. Thinly slice 1/2 cup of the snow peas (reserve remaining 1 cup snow peas for Round 2 Recipe Nicoise Salad with Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette) and stir to combine.
  • Fill each wonton cup with the tuna salad, transfer to a serving platter, and serve immediately.

TUNA CUPS



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Make and share this Tuna Cups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by maryL in Canada

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can solid white tuna
1 can Pillsbury Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup minced onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman's)
1 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a bowl mix everything except the crescent rolls.
  • Separate triangles and mold into ungreased muffin cups.
  • Make sure the dough is up the sides.
  • Put tuna mixture inside the cups.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes.

SWEET AND SPICY TUNA CUPS



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Mini puff pastry shells filled with Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, sweet bell pepper and juicy mango, topped off with a drizzle of sweet and spicy Asian sauce. A perfect little appetizer for your next get-together!

Provided by Bumble Bee

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Bumble Bee Seafoods

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup gyoza dipping sauce
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 (5 ounce) cans Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water, drained
⅓ cup finely diced fresh mango
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine gyoza dipping sauce, sugar, garlic, toasted sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until reduced by half. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place defrosted puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured work surface. Dust the top of the puff pastry sheet with flour, and roll out slightly to form an 11 x 13-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry sheet into 24 equal size rectangles by cutting the 11-inch dimension into 4 equal strips, and then cutting the 13-inch dimension into 6 equal strips.
  • Lay each rectangle over the hole of a mini muffin tin, and push the middle of the dough down into the muffin tin, to form a cup. (There will be some excess dough that sits on top of the muffin tin, and depending on the size of your mini muffin pan, you may need to bake these in batches, skipping every-other hole of the muffin tin, so that the excess dough does not touch.)
  • Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and punch down the puffed up middle portion of the pastry cups with a fork. Return to the oven and bake an additional 3 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and punch down the centers again with a fork, forming a nice hole for the filling. Let cool completely before removing from the muffin tin.
  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the tuna, mango, and sweet bell pepper until evenly combined. Using a small spoon, fill each puff pastry cup with the tuna filling. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the tuna filling and garnish with the chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TUNA SALAD PEPPER CUPS



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I came up with this recipe on a hot summer day when I didn't feel like cooking. I frequently make it when friends come for lunch, and they all love it. Stuffed into a pretty pepper half, the fresh-tasting tuna mixture gets crunch from cucumber and green onions. It's priced right at 87¢ a serving. -Ellen Boucher Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large green peppers
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained
1 medium cucumber, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle relish

Steps:

  • Cut green peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes. In a bowl, combine tuna, cucumber, onions, mayonnaise and relish. Spoon into pepper cups. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

FABIENNE'S FABULOUS AHI TUNA CUPS



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The apple, Belgian endive, and onion combine with the ahi tuna to produce a surprisingly fresh and unique appetizer.

Provided by Fabienne Riesen

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound sushi-grade yellowfin (ahi) tuna steaks
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ cup onion, finely diced
½ cup diced red apple (such as Jazz™)
½ cup thinly sliced Belgian endive
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon horseradish mustard
½ teaspoon honey
¼ teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Pat tuna steaks dry. Cut across the grain into thin slices; cut slices into smaller pieces.
  • Mix lemon zest and juice, onion, apple, endive, mayonnaise, mustard, honey, soy sauce, celery salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Incorporate the ahi tuna pieces. Refrigerate until time to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

EASY PEAS-Y TUNA SALAD IN ROMAINE CUPS



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This salad features refreshing and fresh ingredients served in a romaine leaf. You can add any veggies you like. This recipe won second place in the Raiders of the Lost Pantry Contest, June 2013.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

romaine lettuce
6 ounces tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup dill pickle, diced
1/4 cup frozen green pea, defrosted
2 tablespoons celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together except for peas.
  • Add peas last, careful not to smash them. Place 1-2 T mixture in the middle of each romaine leaf.
  • Grate lime zest over the top, if desired.

TUNA SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS



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My husband and I love it and I make them for 2 but my kids don't like tuna fish. It is so easy to make it. It is so delicious and tasty.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Tuna Salads

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can(s) (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
5 Tbsp mayonnaise
1/4 c celery, chopped
2 Tbsp green pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp soy sauce
dash white pepper
lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; chill. Line two serving plates with lettuce. Cut tomatoes, but not all the way through, into six wedges; place on lettuce and separate wedges slightly. Spoon into the center of each tomato.

TUNA CUPS



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Categories     Fish     Bake

Yield Lots

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large (bulk size) and one small can white tuna
1 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 finely diced green onions
Mircle whip to make it moist
Dash of pepper to taste
Sliced white bread

Steps:

  • 1) Mix all ingredients together 2) Roll out a slice of bread until flattened. 3) Butter one side of bread 4) Cut out 4 small circles 5)Put in tart pans butter side down 6) Fill each tart 7) Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes

Tips:

  • For a healthier version, use canned tuna packed in water and drain it well before using.
  • Add a variety of vegetables to your tuna cups for extra flavor and nutrition. Some good options include diced celery, chopped red onion, grated carrots, and chopped fresh herbs.
  • If you like a little bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the tuna salad mixture.
  • For a creamy tuna salad, add a dollop of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought tuna salad. Just be sure to choose a brand that you like the taste of.
  • Tuna cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Tuna cups are a quick, easy, and delicious snack or meal. They're perfect for busy weeknights or when you're looking for something light and healthy. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a tuna cup recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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