5 from 8 votes
Crispy Tuna Pies
Crispy Tuna Bread Rolls are easy to make and so tasty! Filled with flavorful tuna salad and melty cheese, and fried to golden perfection, these tuna pocket pies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
217 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 can canned tuna 6.35 ounces, drained well
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 red onion peeled and finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces cheese quick-melt
- 8 pieces white bread sliced
- 2 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- canola oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut quick melt cheese into strips. Set aside.
- Trim the edges of the sliced bread and flatten until very thin using a rolling pin.
- Spoon tuna filling on the lower part of the bread and add a cheese strip.
- Fold the upper half of the bread over the filling. Using the tines of a fork, press on the edges to fully seal.
- In a separate bowl, add eggs and milk. Whisk until well combined.
- Briefly dip bread pocket in egg mixture and roll in crumbs, patting down to fully coat.
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil. Add the breaded pies in a single layer and deep-fry until crunchy and golden.
- Remove from pan and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Drain the canned tuna well to prevent an overly wet filling from tearing the bread.
- Dip the pies in the milk/egg mixture briefly lest moisture makes the bread soggy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
125mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
243IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.