Description
A spicy and creamy Buffalo Tuna Bun Copycat that delivers deli-worthy flavor with easy pantry staples.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans chunk light tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or mayo
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 2 tbsp diced celery
- 2 tbsp diced red onion
- 4 brioche buns
- Sliced pepper jack cheese (optional)
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Drain tuna and flake with a fork into a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk buffalo sauce, yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Fold sauce into tuna gently. Stir in celery, onions, and carrots.
- Slice buns, butter, and toast lightly in a skillet or oven.
- Spoon tuna mixture onto bottom bun, top with cheese if using.
- Place under broiler or in toaster oven until cheese melts.
- Add shredded lettuce if desired, cap with top bun.
- Serve warm with chips or salad.
Notes
Make the filling ahead and store up to 2 days in the fridge.
Try lemon-pepper tuna for a zesty variation.
Use gluten-free buns for an allergy-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg