Creamed Tuna Cheese Swirls
Delightfully flaky and irresistibly creamy, these Creamed Tuna Cheese Swirls are the ultimate savory treat. Featuring golden puff pastry generously stuffed with a rich blend of tender tuna, sharp cheddar, creamy cheese, and zesty green onions, this recipe strikes a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Enhanced with subtle hints of garlic, paprika, and black pepper, each bite delivers a burst of warm, comforting goodness. Ready in under 40 minutes, these cheesy tuna pinwheels make a versatile appetizer, snack, or light meal—perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying alongside a salad or soup. Give your oven some love with these buttery, melt-in-your-mouth swirls that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Smart Nutrition Tracking with SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (thawed as per package instructions) puff pastry sheet
- 1 can (5 oz, drained) canned tuna
- 1.5 cups (shredded) cheddar cheese
- 4 oz (softened) cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) green onions
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 large (beaten) egg
- 1 tablespoon (melted, for brushing) butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and finely chopped green onions. Stir until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
Season the mixture with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a rectangle approximately 12x10 inches.
Spread the creamed tuna mixture evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the puff pastry into a log. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into 12 equal slices.
Place the slices cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Brush the tops of each swirl with the beaten egg to promote golden browning during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the swirls are puffed and golden brown.
Remove from the oven, brush lightly with melted butter, and allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.
Serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or a comforting meal alongside a fresh salad or soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.2 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 243 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
