Cheesy Tuna Toasts
By OcadoLife
Published on 22 August 2023
“Prep ahead – mash the tuna, grate the cheese, chop the veg – then finish these great-value Cheesy Tuna Toasts once they’re back from school. I use an air fryer, but a grill works just as well,” says food writer Rebecca Wilson, author of Fast Family Food. Looking for more lunch recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
10 minsTotal time
4Servings
10 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- ½ medium courgette, grated
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 60g cream cheese
- 1 (160g) tin tuna chunks in spring water, drained
- 4 slices bread
- 60g mild cheddar, grated
Method
Step 1
Squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the grated veg and put the dry veg in a bowl.Step 2
Add the cream cheese, some black pepper and the tuna. Mix with a fork, mashing to form a thick pâté. Cover and chill until needed (it keeps chilled for 2 days).Step 3
Lightly toast the bread on your toaster’s lowest setting (don’t add too much colour or it will burn on the next step). Spread a quarter of the tuna mix right to the edges of each piece of toast; sprinkle over some cheese.Step 4
If using an air fryer, place the toasts in the basket and cook at 200°C for 7-8 mins, until the cheese is melted and golden. Alternatively, preheat the grill to high, put the toasts on a rack and grill for 3 mins or until the cheese is bubbling. Serve with fresh chopped veggies, such as cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks and cucumber sticks, on the side.