Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts
These 4 Ingredient Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts have ZERO Carbs!!!! They’re quick to throw together making them the Perfect No Carb Lunch or Snack. The crispy mozzarella cheese compliments the creamy tuna salad perfectly. You won’t even miss the bread!!!
To make these tasty Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts, you spread out the mozzarella slices onto 2 parchment paper (Not Wax Paper) lined baking sheets. Then in a bowl, mix the drained cans of tuna with the mayonnaise and minced celery. Stir until very well combined.
Bake the cheese slices, until fully melted, approx. 4-5 mins. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before adding a few spoonfuls of tuna to the corner of each of the cheese shells.
Then fold the squares in half, making triangle shapes. Firmly press the sides closed. Return to the oven for another 5 – 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
WHAT IS THE KETOGENIC DIET?
If you haven’t heard of The ketogenic diet (often called keto), it’s a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares similarities to paleo, Whole30, and Atkins. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. When in ketosis, your body switches to burning fat for its primary fuel source.
On Keto, you’re supposed to get at least 70 percent of your calories from Fat, 15 to 25 percent from Protein, and 10 percent from Carbohydrates. You should avoid all grains, legumes, root vegetables, fruit, (except berries) and sugar.
Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts
This recipe for No Carb Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts is so simple and can be thrown together in under 20 minutes. With only 4 Ingredients, there’s not a lot that can go wrong when making these. They taste delicious hot or cold, which makes them the perfect 0 carb snack for work, school or road trips. I make extra so we can grab them on the go.
If you love Low Carb Appetizers, then you’ll want to try out these Bacon Crab Rangoon Fat Bombs. They’re a bite-sized Fat Bomb that’s loaded with flavor and provides a nutritious hit of healthy fats.
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Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts
“These 4 Ingredient Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts have ZERO Carbs!!!! They’re quick to throw together making them the Perfect No Carb Lunch or Snack. The crispy mozzarella cheese compliments the creamy tuna salad perfectly. You won’t even miss the bread!!!”
Ingredients
12 Mozzarella Cheese Slices
2 Cans of Tuna
4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Celery (Minced)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spread out the mozzarella slices onto 2 parchment paper (Not Wax Paper) lined baking sheets. Then in a bowl mix the drained cans of tuna with the mayonnaise and minced celery. Stir until very well combined.
2. Bake the cheese slices, until fully melted, approx. 4-5 mins. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before adding a few spoonfuls of tuna to the corner of each of the cheese shells. Then fold the squares in half, making triangle shapes. Firmly press the sides closed.
3. Return to the oven for another 5 – 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
This recipe makes 12 Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts
Recipe Tips:
– Using pre sliced Mozzarella Deli Slices makes this recipe a breeze.
– I turned my oven to broil for the last minute of baking, just to brown the tops a bit more. Watch very closely if you do this step.
– Small square piles of grated mozzarella cheese will work instead of the slices if needed.
– Use 2 170 g cans of tuna.
Nutritional Info
1 Batch of Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts = 6 Servings
Each Serving / 2 Tuna Melts =
220 Calories | 15 g Fat | 0 g Carbs | 0 g Fibre | 22 g Protein
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- Fathead Sausage Rolls
- Keto Blueberry Walnut Bread
- Low Carb Sour Cream and Chive Crackers
Cheesy Keto Tuna Melts
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- 12 Mozzarella Cheese Slices
- 2 Cans of Tuna
- 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Celery (Minced)
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Spread out the mozzarella slices onto 2 parchment paper (Not Wax Paper) lined baking sheets. Then in a bowl mix the drained cans of tuna with the mayonnaise and minced celery. Stir until very well combined.
- Bake the cheese slices, until fully melted, approx. 4-5 mins. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before adding a few spoonfuls of tuna to the corner of each of the cheese shells. Then fold the squares in half into triangle shapes. Firmly press the sides closed.
- Return to the oven for another 5 - 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Beth
Haven’t made these yet, but going to. The idea is great. And I’m wondering if using a cheddar (orange) type of cheese would be a little more flavorful and might add to the browning of the outer shell a bit better. Tuna melts are one of my favorite cheat meals in a deli or sandwich place, and I don’t ever see them paired with mozzarella. What do you think? Will try these and leave a comment. Thanks for your creative ideas.
officially gluten free
Hi Beth, I haven’t tried using cheddar slices yet but I think you’re right it would definitely be more flavourful. I think it would crisp up well too. I think I’ll give it a try too.
Angie
I just made these with the cheddar! They were so good. Tastes just like tuna casserole without the noodles! I will make them again!!
Guy
We originally made them with the mozzarella and they were good. But we used a medium cheddar the last time and they were phenomenal. And then we even sprinkled a little Old Bay on them as they cooled. Totally awesome
Jessica
Do you think these would reheat well in a toaster oven? Always looking for lunch ideas for my husband!
officially gluten free
Hi Jessica, yes they do. They’re actually one of my husbands favourite lunches 🙂
Monika
Tuna in water or oil?
officially gluten free
I use water but either would work.
Christina
Made these tonight! Delish!
Use parchment paper… do not use foil.
Don’t ask me how I know.
Lol
Lovel
I took this idea and switched the filling to pepperoni and cream cheese!! What a great idea – you can switch fillings around for a cool new treat.
I am going to try other fillings too!
officially gluten free
Great idea 😊
LynR
I used havarti cheese sliced I got at Costco. Added a bit of onion salt, pepper and Tajin seasoning. Baked them 10 min. then broiled 1.5 min. They were very good.
Terrie
Did you bake the cheese for ten and the finish ed
product for 1.5 minutes?
Cathryn
Great lunch idea, how could you reheat these?
officially gluten free
I would Preheat oven to 325 F, then bake on a piece of parchment paper for 5 – 7 minutes. or you could reheat in the microwave for very 25 -30 seconds. then add a small amount of time after that if needed. I prefer the oven method though because they stay nice and crispy. Hope that helps.
Lyndsay
Sara Welch
These were super easy to make and full of flavor too! Made a great lunch; looking forward to having more tomorrow!
officially gluten free
So great Sara! I’m really glad you liked them 🙂
Lyndsay
Veena Azmanov
This is delicious and the combinations are yummy.
officially gluten free
Thanks Veena!
Dannii
I love a tuna melt and these little bite sized ones are a great idea.
officially gluten free
Thanks Dannii 🙂
Adriana
What a great idea to use tuna, I make a similar recipe in my country these are called empanadas, and my family loves them. Thanks for all the detailed information on how to prepare the recipe. And your pictures too.
officially gluten free
You’re welcome Adriana!
Jane Lane from Daria
I see 6 on the pan sheet pics. Are you placing two slices of the mozzarella cheese on top of each other?
officially gluten free
Nope, I use 2 baking sheets.
Kimberly Holbert
I think I try this with cheddar and left over taco meat
Kris
I just made these! Delicious I used pepper Jack cheese
M Rush
Really good. Truly keto. Cooked the full amount of time, broiled tops. They came out great.
Gail Trask
Delish! I made them with Colby-Jack slices, & we loved them. Getting hungry again now just thinking of them from a few days ago haha!
Ken
I put some jalapeños on half of mine. And used cheddar instead of mozzarella. Pretty tasty
Becky
I just made these and they are amazing! Loved how easy they are to make and lots of flavor too!
Dawn
This is really good! I’ll be making it regularly. Like so many other commenters, my imagination has gone wild with filling options. The possibilities are endless! Thank you for a great recipe!
Sandi M
Love the simplicity and ease of making these. They’re perfect when you’re busy and need a fast meal. I used Kerrygold savory cheddar and Primal Kitchen mayo. The melts were very tasty. The cheddar is a little greasy once cooked so I put the finished melts on paper towel for a moment before eating. The cheese options and add ins are endless. Will so be making these again and again!
Jean
I’ve made these several times now using Mozzarella and Cheddar and both are good. I’m not crazy about them when they’re hot and they’re ok warm but I actually love them cold and eat them right out of the fridge for a quick snack. So good!