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Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle

Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle: Crispy, Low-Carb Comfort Food

Enjoy a guilt-free Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle, combining creamy tuna salad with crispy, cheesy chaffle goodness.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 chaffles
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chaffle
  • 1 can Tuna solid white albacore or chunk light
  • 1 large Egg whisked
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded for maximum meltability
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • to taste teaspoon Spices or Herbs dill or paprika
  • 1 cup Alternative Proteins shredded chicken or salmon
  • to taste cup Different Cheeses pepper jack or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Mini Waffle Maker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Savory Tuna Melt Chaffle
  1. Preheat your mini waffle maker on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crack one egg and whisk until blended and fluffy.
  3. Drain tuna and add it to the bowl with the whisked egg, along with shredded cheese and salt, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Sprinkle about a teaspoon of shredded cheese onto the hot waffle maker plates, then spread half of the tuna mixture evenly over it.
  5. Close the waffle maker and cook for approximately 4 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Carefully lift out the chaffle once done, and repeat the cooking process with the remaining mixture.
  7. Allow the final chaffles to cool for a minute before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chaffleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a toaster or air fryer to restore crispiness.

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