Holiday Tuna Ball Spread Recipes

CHEESE BALL WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Using a fork flake tuna into small little bits into a bowl.
• Add the cream cheese to the bowl and mash with the fork until everything is well combined.
• Add the dijon a small sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste and continue mashing.
• Add the hot sauce to taste! I add up to a full tablespoon, sometimes more, but this is entirely up to your preference. Add a small amount at a time and taste as you mash until you achieve a flavour you like!.
• Scoop the mixture onto the center of a piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and shape into a ball as you roll. Toss it into th fridge until chilled, or into the freezer for 30 mins or so it you are really strapped for time.
• Serve on a platter with crackers!
• **OPTIONS**.
• You can use a different canned fish too! Try Crab or Salmon!
• Try rolling the ball in finely chopped nuts or grated cheese!
• You can omit the hot sauce and dijon and try other seasonings of your choice! (fresh herbs? garlic? hot peppers?).

TUNA PARTY BALL

Steps:

• Drain tuna. Soften cream cheese. Combine tuna, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, salt and liquid smoke.
• Mix well;chill for several hours.
• Shape tuna mixture into ball;roll in nuts and parsley.
• Serve with assorted crackers.

BAKED TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Prepare a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan, or any size to fit the tuna balls.
• In a bowl, combine the tuna, egg, breadcrumbs, mayo, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and fresh garlic, or garlic powder (if using), do NOT add the crushed Corn Flakes cereal; combine well.
• Shape into 40 balls (for cocktail size) or larger balls, any size you desire.
• Roll completely and evenly in the crushed Corn Flakes cereal to coat well.
• Dip the coated balls completely in melted butter.
• Place on a baking sheet/pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes (for the cocktail size), and 20-25 minutes (depending on how large you make the balls) for the larger size, DON'T OVERBAKE, these do not take long to to get done.

CRISPY BAKED TUNA BALLS - GOOD!

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2. In bowl, thoroughly mix together the tuna, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, almonds, mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, and egg. Shape into 1-inch balls.
• 3. Dip each ball in the melted butter. then roll to coat in the chips or corn flakes. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake about 10 minutes, or until light brown.

OLD BAY® TUNA SPREAD

Steps:

• Whip cream cheese in a bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add onion, capers, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, parsley, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well. Add tuna and mix until well blended.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.

BAKED TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Combine tuna, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, almonds, mustard and poultry seasoning.
• Mix well.
• Shape into 40 balls; roll in corn flakes.
• Dip in melted butter.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Serve on cocktail picks.

TUNA BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Blend all ingredients and roll into quarter-sized balls. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Cool. Should be soft after cooling