Baked Tuna Balls

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these delicious and protein-packed Baked Tuna Balls—a quick, healthy, and flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, these golden bites are infused with rich flavors from Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and fresh parsley. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, all without any frying. Perfect for meal prep, these versatile tuna balls can be served as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce, tossed into pasta, or added to salads for a satisfying twist. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 as needed olive oil spray (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Using a fork or your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated.

Step 4

Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, making approximately 12-15 balls.

Step 5

Place the tuna balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each ball.

Step 6

Lightly spray the tops of the tuna balls with olive oil (optional) for a golden finish.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tuna balls are firm and lightly browned.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or marinara.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	627 grams (627.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1624

Total Fat 75.60g	97%
Saturated Fat 27.40g	137%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 445mg	148%
Sodium 6037mg	262%
Total Carbohydrate 98.90g	36%
Dietary Fiber 4.80g	17%
Total Sugars 7.80g
Protein 140.30g	281%

Vitamin D 281IU	1403%
Calcium 1455mg	112%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 1106mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.6%

Protein: 34.3%

Carbs: 24.2%