Recipe: Tuna Pizza Burgers 🍔🍕
Description: If you like Tuna and Pizza, you will love this, especially children! It is delicious for lunch or dinner! My mom used to make it for us kids many years ago. My kids and their friends love it! It’s quick and very easy to prepare!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Tuna, Kid Friendly, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Servings: 6 pizzas
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | cans of tuna |
| 2 | onions |
| 2 | cloves garlic |
| 1 | stalk celery |
| mayonnaise | |
| 1/4 | cup parmesan cheese |
| 3 | English muffins |
| 1 | cup tomato sauce |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180.1
- Fat Content: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.8mg
- Sodium Content: 370.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 27.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 2.6g
- Protein Content: 9.2g
Instructions:
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In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the tuna, finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced celery, a pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper, and just enough mayonnaise to bind the mixture together. Be cautious not to use too much mayonnaise, as it can make the mixture too soggy.
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Evenly distribute the tuna mixture on top of each English Muffin slice, spreading it out to cover the surface.
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Spread approximately 1-2 tablespoons of tomato sauce on top of each slice with tuna, ensuring an even coating.
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Sprinkle approximately 1-2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese on top of each slice with tuna and tomato sauce, adding a savory touch to the dish.
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Preheat your broiler and cover the bottom of a cookie sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
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Place each prepared “pizza burger” on the foil-lined sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
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Broil the pizza burgers approximately 6 inches from the flame until lightly browned, watching carefully to prevent burning, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Once cooked to perfection, remove from the oven and serve warm, delighting in the crispy exterior and savory tuna filling.
This recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional pizza flavors, combining the beloved taste of tuna with the convenience of a handheld burger. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these Tuna Pizza Burgers are sure to become a family favorite!