Mini Tuna Melts

I often find that lunches can easily become a bit samey when sticking to keto. Lettuce wraps are great but sometimes you definitely want a bit of variety and that’s where these keto mini tuna melts come in. The ingredients are nice and simple, the mini melts themselves are filling without being too decadent and they are also really easy to pack for a commute. So, if you want to jazz up your lunches, then try out our keto-friendly mini tuna melts.

Ingredients

• 4 oz tuna packed in oil, drained
• ¼ cups yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 medium eggs
• ¼ cups mayonnaise
• ¼ cups sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded white cheddar
• ½ tsp parsley flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make mini tuna melts

Before we get started, make sure to get your oven nice and hot by preheating it to 350°F.

Now, it’s time to prepare our mixture, first dice your onion fine enough to ensure you don’t have to eat big chunks of onion (unless you’re into that).

Then carefully drain your tuna, I prefer to use tuna packed in extra-virgin olive oil, as it’s much tastier than the one packed in water but either will do. Make sure to break up any big chunks of tuna so that you get even distribution among the melts.

Next, you can add in your mayonnaise, sour cream and eggs and mix together until everything is well incorporated. Once your mixture is ready, you can add in the cheese, parsley, salt and pepper and mix again until everything is combined to the consistency of tuna salad.

Now that your mixture is ready, grease your muffin tin and spoon your tuna mixture into each cup. Don’t worry if your mixture looks a little underfilled or if it’s uneven, as these mini tuna melts will puff up nicely in the oven.

Pop your mini tuna melts into the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until you get a nice golden brown color. Once your mini melts are done, let them cool down before removing them from the tin and serve with some sour cream or place them in the fridge so they can be packed for work or school.

And there you have it, our keto-friendly mini tuna melts. These mini melty treats are perfect for adding some variety to your lunches and the fact that they can be made in advance and taken with you on the go makes them even better.

What kind of cheese should I use?

We recommend using shredded white cheddar as it has a really nice, mild flavor that compliments the tuna without overpowering it. But the most important thing is to use a cheese that melts well, so feel free to experiment with what you have in your kitchen.

Can I make these tuna melts ahead of time?

Absolutely! I like to make these in advance and store them in the fridge so that I always have a tasty lunch ready to go. They also freeze really well, so if you have any leftovers, feel free to pop them in the freezer and save for another day.

Can I use a different kind of fish?

Sure, you can experiment with different types of fish such as salmon or mackerel, just make sure to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream accordingly. Tuna typically works well because it’s both affordable and has a much milder taste that doesn’t overpower the other ingredients.