Tuna Muffins

TUNA MUFFINS
2 6-ounce cans tuna, drained well
2 eggs
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup green pepper, minced
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper, to taste
Pinch Old Bay seasoning

Mix all of the ingredients and spoon into 6 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes until puffed, set and lightly browned around the edges.

Makes 6 servings

Per Serving: 109 Calories; 8g Fat; 12g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1g Net Carbs

Here is a slightly larger recipe:

TUNA MUFFINS
Three 6 ounce cans tuna, well-drained
3 eggs
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped fine
3 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Mix all of the ingredients and spoon into 12 well-greased muffin cups. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes until puffed, set and lightly browned around the edges.

Makes 12 servings

Per Serving: 109 Calories; 8g Fat; 12g Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 1g Net Carbs

TARTAR SAUCE
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Dash pepper
1/8 teaspoon dill

Mix all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Spoon about 1 tablespoon sauce over each Tuna Muffin.

Makes about 6 tablespoons

Per Tablespoon: 68 Calories; 7g Fat; trace Protein; .5g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; .5g Net Carbs  

This recipe was originally posted HERE at Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes. Tuna comes in 5-ounce cans now but I haven't had to adjust the recipe. My husband likes these with tartar sauce so I have included my recipe.

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