Cheesy Tuna Rice Muffinettes
Transform your mealtime routine with these Cheesy Tuna Rice Muffinettes—a creative twist on classic comfort food that's easy to make and irresistibly delicious! Packed with tender cooked white rice, protein-rich tuna, and gooey cheddar cheese, these savory muffins are seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and a hint of green onion for a flavor-packed bite. Bound together with eggs and creamy mayonnaise, each muffinettes' golden, cheesy crust adds a satisfying crunch that’s perfect for lunchboxes, quick snacks, or family dinners. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe makes 12 servings of handheld, portable perfection. Plus, they’re versatile enough to enjoy warm from the oven or chilled for on-the-go convenience.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (drained)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 as needed nonstick cooking spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, drained tuna, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions.
Step 3
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
Step 4
Pour the egg mixture into the rice and tuna mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
Step 5
Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup to about 3/4 full.
Step 6
Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of the muffins.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the muffinettes are set.
Step 8
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffinettes cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin.
Step 9
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (701.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1708.8 |
| Total Fat 108.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 43.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 622.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3430.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 112.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 71.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 104.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1317.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 397.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories