Kitchenaid Tuna Pate
Effortlessly elegant and bursting with flavor, this Kitchenaid Tuna Pâté is a creamy, savory spread perfect for parties or light snacking. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, softened cream cheese, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a luxurious appetizer in just 10 minutes. A hint of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors, while optional capers and parsley add gourmet flair. Using a Kitchenaid mixer ensures a smooth, velvety consistency with minimal effort. Serve this delectable pâté chilled alongside crisp crackers, crusty baguette slices, or crunchy veggie sticks for an easy yet impressive dish. Perfect for entertaining or meal prepping, this tuna pâté is a versatile addition to your repertoire!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in oil or water, drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp capers (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Attach the paddle attachment to your Kitchenaid mixer and set the mixer bowl in place.
Step 2
Add the drained tuna, softened cream cheese, and butter to the bowl.
Step 3
Turn the mixer to a medium-low speed and blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers (if using), parsley (if using), salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Continue mixing on low speed until the ingredients are well incorporated and the pâté reaches the desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
Step 7
Transfer the tuna pâté to a serving dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 8
Serve chilled with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (567.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1352.3 |
| Total Fat 111.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 413.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2581.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.6g | |
| Protein 83.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 244.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 273.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1051.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories