This keto tuna melt chaffle is deliciously cheesy, and the perfect low carb lunch idea. This is an easy low carb sandwich that is sure to become a regular in your meal plan!
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've likely heard about the keto chaffle craze. It's the latest trend taking the keto world by storm. Why is the chaffle so popular you ask?! Well, let's talk about it!
First of all, what is a chaffle?
A chaffle is an egg and cheese waffle. These are the basic ingredients to any chaffle recipe. For the basic recipe, just mix one large egg with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Pour it in a heated waffle iron and cook for about 4 - 5 minutes. You can tell that it's done once the edges begin to crisp up.
The cool thing about chaffles is that they are extremely versatile. They make a great low carb bread substitute! You can sweeten them and make cinnamon chaffles, or you get eat them savory and make chaffle garlic breadsticks. The possibilities are really endless!
Today I'm making a Keto Tuna Melt Chaffle!
What goes on a tuna melt?
A good tuna melt starts with good tuna salad. You also want a cheese that melts well. For this recipe, I use medium cheddar. It does a great job of complimenting the tuna without overpowering the flavor. Traditional tuna melts use bread as the vehicle for the sandwich, but of course, we will be using chaffles.
Keto Tuna Melt Chaffle Ingredients
For the Chaffles:
This will make 3 - 4 small chaffles. Feel free to make more if needed.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pepper
For the Tuna Salad:
This will make enough tuna for 3 - 4 sandwiches.
- 2 cans tuna in water
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon relish
- salt and pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
How to make a keto tuna melt chaffle
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Preheat the waffle iron and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all of the chaffle ingredients and wisk them together. Pour half of the batter in the waffle iron (be sure not to over fill the iron, you may have batter left over.) Cook in the waffle iron for about 4 - 5 minutes for each chaffle.
Once the chaffles are done, set them aside to cool.
In a medium-size bowl, combine all of the tuna salad ingredients and mix together and set aside.
On a lined baking sheet, arrange the tuna melt by adding the tuna on one of the chaffles. Place a slice of cheese on top, and then place another chaffle on top to make a sandwich. Press down on the sandwich slightly and then bake in the oven for 5 - 7 minutes or the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, and cool for 3 minutes. Then enjoy!
Keto Tuna Melt Chaffle
A low carb twist on the classic tuna melt sandwich. Chaffles are use in place of bread to make this delicious low carb tuna melt.
Ingredients
For the Chaffles
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the tuna salad
- 2 cans tuna, in water
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon relish
- salt and pepper, to taste
Other ingredients
- 1 slice cheddar cheese
Instructions
For the chaffles (makes 3 - 4 chaffles):
- Preheat the waffle iron, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the eggs, shredded mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk together.
- Pour about 1/4 of the mixture into the waffle iron and cook for 4 - 5 minutes. Remove the chaffle from the waffle iron and set aside.
- Repeat until you have at least 2 chaffles to make a sandwich.
For the tuna salad:
1. Add the drained tuna, red onion, chopped celery, mayonnaise, relish, salt, and pepper to a medium-size bowl and stir until combined.
For the Tuna Melt:
- Spoon 1/2 of the tuna mixture on 1 of the chaffles, and top with the slice of cheddar. Place another chaffle on top to make a sandwich and press down slightly.
- Bake the sandwich on a lined baking sheet for 7 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for about 3 minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 632Total Fat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 322mgSodium: 1975mgCarbohydrates: 7gNet Carbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 63g
Kay is passionate about living a healthy low carb lifestyle. She loves low carb comfort foods that are also family-friendly!
Melana
I've just started Keto and lunch has been the hardest for me to come up with. This was SO good! I only was able to eat a portion of it, very filling and very tasty. Loved it!