Baked Tuna Balls
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these delicious and protein-packed Baked Tuna Balls—a quick, healthy, and flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, these golden bites are infused with rich flavors from Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and fresh parsley. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, all without any frying. Perfect for meal prep, these versatile tuna balls can be served as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, tossed into pasta, or added to salads for a satisfying twist. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed olive oil spray (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Using a fork or your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, making approximately 12-15 balls.
Place the tuna balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.
Lightly spray the tops of the tuna balls with olive oil (optional) for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tuna balls are firm and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or marinara.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 445 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 6037 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 140.3 g | 281% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.0 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 1455 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1106 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
