Description
This Keto Tuna Melt Chaffle recipe features crispy cheesy waffles filled with a creamy tuna salad and melted cheddar, perfect for a low-carb, high-protein meal. Combining easy-to-make chaffles with a flavorful tuna salad makes a satisfying, quick keto-friendly sandwich.
Ingredients
For the Chaffles
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Tuna Salad
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon relish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chaffles: Preheat your waffle iron and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Pour about one-quarter of the mixture into the waffle iron and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chaffle is golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Repeat to make at least two chaffles for assembling sandwiches.
- Make the Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped red onion, chopped celery, mayonnaise, relish, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Tuna Melt: Place one chaffle on a lined baking sheet. Spoon half of the tuna salad mixture evenly over the chaffle, then top with a slice of cheddar cheese. Place another chaffle on top, gently pressing down to form a sandwich.
- Bake the Tuna Melt: Bake the assembled sandwich in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) on the lined baking sheet for 7 minutes, allowing the cheddar to melt and the sandwich to warm through.
- Serve: Remove the tuna melt from the oven and let it cool for about 3 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious keto-friendly tuna melt chaffle!
Notes
- Use a good quality nonstick spray to prevent the chaffles from sticking to the waffle iron.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, you can broil the assembled sandwich for 1-2 minutes instead of baking.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste, especially in the tuna salad.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version if desired, though this will alter the flavor slightly.
- Make sure to drain the tuna thoroughly to avoid sogginess in the salad.
