Tuna Taco Bites - Kid Friendly

Kid Friendly Taco Bites are sure to become a family favorite, well beyond Taco Tuesday. This tuna taco recipe is not only bursting with flavor but is a natural source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Kids won’t even notice that this Tuna Taco Bites recipe is Gluten Free. Like spicy tuna tacos? Just top with your favorite salsa or guacamole.

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Tuna Taco Bites

Recipe Credit

Katie Rooprai & Paul Laubscher

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Serves:

8

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Tuna Taco Bites

Ingredients

1 Can Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
3 Large Eggs
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp Taco Seasoning
¼ Cup Quick Oats
1 Cup Crushed Tortilla Chips
1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Cooking Spray

Tools you'll need

Medium & Small Mixing Bowl
24 Count Mini Muffin Tin
1 Small Cookie Scoop
Measuring Spoons & Cups

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F
Lightly spray a 24 count mini muffin tin with cooking spray
Open a can of Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna (Do not drain), flake with a fork in can until all liquid is absorbed by tuna, then empty into a medium mixing bowl, adding other wet ingredients: Eggs and Tomato Paste
Add Quick Oats and Taco Seasoning to the mixing bowl, with two thirds of the Shredded Cheddar Cheese, then mix with a fork until all ingredients are combined
Place Tortilla chips into a bag and crush with hands or rolling pin to approximately ⅛ inch pieces, then cover the bottom of each muffin tin cup with crushed Tortilla Chips, reserving about ⅓ to top each Taco Bite later
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to place Taco Bite mixture into the 24 muffin tin cups, then top each with remaining Crushed Tortilla Chips and remaining Cheddar Cheese
Bake for 12-14 minutes, depending on oven temperature, rotate muffin tin tray about halfway through baking
Remove Taco Bites from oven and let cool, until a table knife easily removes each bite

SERVING SUGGESTION

Share with family and friends immediately, as these Tuna Taco Bites are sure to become a family favorite for appetizers, game day, or even with a fresh green salad. Serve with a bowl of Salsa, Guacamole, Ranch Dressing or all three.