Keto Tuna Melt Patties
Tuna melts are a delicious comfort food that are often underrated. This keto recipe turns a classic sandwich into a carb-less patty. You still get the tender tuna, melted cheddar cheese, and even an accompaniment of Special Sauce! Each bit is meaty, flavorful, cheesy, and a little tangy.
How to Make It
Step 1
Finely dice the pickles into small pieces, as you would see in a relish. In a bowl, combine the pickles with the first amount of mayo and the ketchup. Set this aside for later.
Step 2
In a new bowl, combine the tuna with the green onion, salt, pepper, garlic, and second amount of mayo.
Step 3
In a small skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium heat. Divide the tuna mix into two portions. Place the first portion of tuna in the hot oil and use a spatula to flatten and shape it into a patty.
Step 4
Cook the patty for 1-2 minutes. Flip the patty, then sprinkle half the cheddar cheese over the top. You can put a lid over the skillet to help the cheese melt, cooking the other side of the patty for only another 1-2 minutes. You can adjust the heat to avoid burning.
Step 5
Repeat steps 4-5 for the second patty.
Step 6
Once the patties are cooked, you can serve them with the special sauce either on the side or directly on the patties. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Pickles – 1-¾ ounce
- Mayo – ¼ cup
- Tomato Ketchup – 1 tablespoon
- Tuna, Canned, Light, Water Pack, Drained, Not Rinsed – 2 can – each 5 ounce net weight
- Green Onions – 1-½ tablespoon, chopped
- Salt – 0.25 teaspoon
- Black Pepper – 0.25 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder – 0.25 teaspoon
- Mayo – ¼ cup
- Olive Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Cheddar Cheese – ¼ cup, shredded