LOW-CARB TUNA CAKES

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Tasty tuna cakes, with a subtle. spicy blend of cheese and mustard to keep things interesting. I needed to find a low-carb alternative to the tuna noodle casserole the rest of my family was having, so I came up with these. Mission accomplished!

Provided by Artboy34

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 cakes, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna
1 egg
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup pork rind, crushed, divided

Steps:

  • Mix tuna with egg, mayonnaise, mustard,cheese, and 1/2 cup of the pork rinds in a large bowl, being sure to break up tuna into finer pieces. If mixture seems too dry, add a little more mayonnaise.
  • Form patties with the mixture and press into reserved pork rinds on each side to coat.
  • Fry in medium hot oil until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 174.3, Sodium 270.1, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 46.5

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