Description
This Tuna Melt Chaffle Sandwich is a low-carb twist on the classic tuna melt, featuring crispy cheese-based chaffles, savory tuna salad, and melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces tuna (canned in water, drained or fresh cooked tuna)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon chives, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 chaffles (see recipe below)
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 slice provolone cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, drain the canned tuna thoroughly.
- Add mayonnaise, diced celery, minced red onion, dill pickle relish, dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in the chives, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Mix gently and refrigerate.
- Preheat your waffle maker. In a small bowl, beat the egg until frothy.
- Add mozzarella, almond flour, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour half into the waffle maker, cook for 3-4 minutes. Repeat for the second chaffle.
- Place one chaffle on a baking sheet, crispy side down.
- Spoon 1/4 cup tuna salad onto the chaffle, add tomato slices, and top with cheese.
- Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with the second chaffle, crispy side up. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftover tuna salad for up to 3-4 days in a sealed container.
- Let chaffles cool slightly for maximum crispness.
- Chaffles can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 890
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: N/A