These Tuna Burgers offer a comforting twist on the classic tuna salad, served open-faced style inside warm hamburger buns. The mixture combines flaked tuna with crisp diced celery, onion, green pepper, and pimiento for a refreshing crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy mayonnaise base. Hard-cooked eggs add a rich, savory depth, while sweet pickles provide a necessary tangy bite. Topped with slices of American cheese, the burgers are heated in the microwave until the cheese becomes gooey and melts into the filling. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight lunch or a casual dinner when you want something satisfying without standing over a hot stove. It’s a nostalgic, home-style meal that comes together in minutes.
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Description
These Tuna Burgers offer a comforting twist on the classic tuna salad, served open-faced style inside warm hamburger buns. The mixture combines flaked tuna with crisp diced celery, onion, green pepper, and pimiento for a refreshing crunch that contrasts beautifully with the creamy mayonnaise base. Hard-cooked eggs add a rich, savory depth, while sweet pickles provide a necessary tangy bite. Topped with slices of American cheese, the burgers are heated in the microwave until the cheese becomes gooey and melts into the filling. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight lunch or a casual dinner when you want something satisfying without standing over a hot stove. It&# 226;ÂÂs a nostalgic, home-style meal that comes together in minutes.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked tuna, chopped hard-cooked eggs, diced sweet pickles, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped pimiento, and mayonnaise.
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Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the tuna mixture is well-blended and creamy.
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Place the bottom halves of the six buttered hamburger buns into a shallow, 10-inch round heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish.
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Spoon the tuna mixture evenly onto the bottom bun halves.
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Top each tuna-filled bun with a slice of American cheese.
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Place the top halves of the hamburger buns on top of the tuna mixture.
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Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 342.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34.0g53%
- Saturated Fat 21.0g105%
- Cholesterol 87.0mg29%
- Sodium 321.0mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.1g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.8g
- Protein 5.9g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the baking dish is microwave-safe and non-metallic to avoid sparking or damage.
For a crispier bun, you can toast the buns lightly in a toaster or oven before assembling, though the butter helps them soften nicely in the microwave.
If your microwave has uneven heating, rotate the dish halfway through the cooking time.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat carefully as the texture of the pickles and eggs may change slightly upon reheating.
You can substitute the American cheese with cheddar or Swiss if preferred, but American cheese melts most smoothly in the microwave.
