Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce

Name: Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TUNA CAKES; 2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, well drained; 1/8 cup diced bell pepper (any color... or mix them); 1/8 cup sweet red onion; 1 egg; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (for coating patties just prior to frying); 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste); 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; olive oil (just a few Tbs, just enough to coat pan for frying); SPICY SAUCE; 1/16 cup diced bell pepper (any color... or mix them); 1/16 cup diced red onion (or any sweet onion); 1/16 cup diced jalapeno pepper; 1/4 cup kraft cracked pepper mayonnaise; 1/8 cup taco sauce (Packets from Taco Bell work great, your preferred heat or flavor)

Servings: persons

TUNA CAKES
2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, well drained
1/8 cup diced bell pepper (any color... or mix them)
1/8 cup sweet red onion
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (for coating patties just prior to frying)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
olive oil (just a few Tbs, just enough to coat pan for frying)
SPICY SAUCE
1/16 cup diced bell pepper (any color... or mix them)
1/16 cup diced red onion (or any sweet onion)
1/16 cup diced jalapeno pepper
1/4 cup kraft cracked pepper mayonnaise
1/8 cup taco sauce (Packets from Taco Bell work great, your preferred heat or flavor)

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TUNA CAKES: Dice vegetables then mix ingredients. You can make patties right away, but I find if i let the mix sit for at least 30 minutes beforehand, it all bonds and makes much better patties. I feel it also allows the flavors in the vegetables to permeate the mix. It is OK to make this mix the night before use, but please store in an air tight container and stir mix prior to making patties.
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Pour a tbs or two of olive oil in frying pan, just enough to coat pan and set heat to medium high.
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Coat patties with additional breadcrumbs just prior to setting in skillet to fry. Cook till golden brown (approx. five minutes on each side).
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SAUCE: Mix ingredients and enjoy atop your tuna cake.
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SERVING SUGGESTION: I love these served on a toasted onion roll/bun, but they are delicious all by themselves. The sauce truly elevates the flavor to a new level.
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I will add a photo next time I make these. Posting this recipe was an after thought, and quite honestly, it seems no matter how many I make they all disappear.
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NOTES:
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There is something wonderful about Kraft's Cracked Pepper Mayonnaise. I have never cared for any mayonnaise (except for its mandatory use in egg and/or tuna salad), but this product is just fantastic. I use it it flavor and thicken soups, for sauces, directly on sandwiches (which i would never do with the old stuff). If you haven't tried it, please do. I think you will love it. And, no, I have no interest in their company whatsoever, I just LOVE the product. (-:

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TUNA CAKES, 2 (8 ounce) cans tuna, well drained, 1/8 cup diced bell pepper (any color... or mix them), 1/8 cup sweet red onion, and more.

Yes, Delicious Tuna Cakes With Spicy Jalapeno Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!