Mouthwatering Homemade Tuna Melt Patties

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# 🐟 Mouthwatering Homemade Tuna Melt Patties

**Crispy Outside, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Inside!**

If you love the comforting flavors of a classic tuna melt sandwich, you’re going to fall in love with this **creative twist**: **Tuna Melt Patties**! These homemade patties are golden and crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, and packed with that savory tuna flavor we all know and crave.

Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, an easy weeknight dinner, or a tasty way to use up pantry staples, these tuna melt patties are the answer. They’re budget-friendly, family-approved, and seriously satisfying.

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## 🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

**Makes about 6–8 patties**

* 2 cans **tuna in water or oil**, drained
* 1/2 cup **shredded cheddar cheese** (or cheese of choice)
* 1/3 cup **breadcrumbs** (plus more for coating, if desired)
* 1 **large egg**
* 2 tablespoons **mayonnaise**
* 1 tablespoon **Dijon mustard** (optional, for a kick)
* 1/4 cup **finely chopped onions or green onions**
* 1 tablespoon **chopped parsley** or dill (optional)
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* 1 tablespoon **lemon juice**
* 1–2 tablespoons **oil or butter** for frying