Muffin Pan Turmeric Tuna Melts
These Muffin Pan Turmeric Tuna Melts are flavor-packed single-serve morsels made using simple ingredients in just 20 minutes! It is one of the best ways to use canned tuna and loaf bread and turn them into mouth watering party appetizers or all-day snacks. These toasty, golden tuna melt cups are so creamy and cheesy - they will have everyone begging for seconds!
Ingredients
- 12 slices Whole Wheat Bread, crusts removed
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 6oz Cans white tuna (water packed), drained
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 3/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Chopped fresh parsely + more for garnish
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces Havarti or any white cheese, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a twelve muffin cup pan with non-stick cooking spray. Take a pastry brush and brush one side of the slice of bread with the melted butter. Press the bread slice (buttered side up) into the muffin cups.
- In a medium bowl combine tuna, mayonnaise, turmeric, cumin, red onion, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Fold in the cheese. Divide the tuna mixture among the muffin cups. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the center is bubbly and golden.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving and garnishing with fresh parsley.
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