FAMILY HOT TUNA DIP

Family Hot Tuna Dip image

Provided by WarMaid

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Previous Next

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -2 tablespoon dried onion flakes (or very finely diced fresh onion)
2 teaspoons dried herbs (such as dill or parsley or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 -4 tablespoons very finely diced assorted fresh vegetables (such as carrot, celery, radish, bell pepper, for texture & colour)
12 -15 ounces tuna, drained (1 large or 2 - 3 regular sized cans)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Blend softened cream cheese with softened butter (if you have a suitable glass baking dish or deep pie pan, you can mix and bake in the same dish).
Blend in mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
Add lemon juice, dried onion, herbs, salt, pepper, and diced vegetables (if using) and mix well.
Stir in flaked, well-drained tuna and cheese.
Bake for 10 - 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Serve with chips, crackers, or toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.6, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 215, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2, Protein 13.8