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Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle

Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle: A Keto Twist on Comfort Food

Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle is a low-carb, keto dish that redefines comfort food with crispy chaffles and rich tuna filling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 chaffles
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Keto
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Chaffles
  • 1 Egg well-whipped
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar or mozzarella
For the Tuna Mixture
  • 1 can Canned Tuna drained, solid white albacore or chunk light
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Diced Onions red onions recommended
  • 1/4 cup Pickles dill recommended
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce to taste

Equipment

  • mini waffle maker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your mini waffle maker for about 5 minutes on a medium setting.
  2. In a small bowl, crack the egg and whip it vigorously until frothy, then add drained tuna, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Sprinkle a teaspoon of shredded cheese onto the bottom plate of the preheated waffle maker.
  4. Spoon half of the tuna mixture onto the center of the waffle maker, spread it out, close the lid, and cook for about 4 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Carefully lift the first chaffle out using a fork or silicone spatula, and allow it to cool on a wire rack.
  6. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining tuna mixture to create the second chaffle.
  7. Allow your chaffles to cool slightly before serving them with a salad or dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chaffleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooked chaffles at room temperature for up to 1 hour. For leftovers, use an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in an air fryer or toaster for optimal crispiness.

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