Safe Catch Tuna Made Three Amazing Ways for the Holidays

The holidays mean lots of get togethers .... and a lot of food! Safe Catch tuna has been my go-to ingredient for many different recipes this year, and this holiday season has been no exception. 

Canned tuna for the holidays, you ask? Legit question. But if you're looking for a fail-proof recipe to take to a holiday get-together I've got ideas. And Safe Catch isn't just any canned tuna. Safe Catch is sushi-grade tuna with no water or additives.

In fact, Safe Catch is the only canned tuna on the market you shouldn't drain. Instead, mix those juices and flavors right back into the beautiful tuna to serve up healthy omega3s, B vitamins, niacin, potassium, selenium, thiamin, and all nine essential amino acids. Talk about a great holiday gift ... and they won't even know how healthy your dish is!

Having guests over for cocktails? Serve up these Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms. Going to a pot luck? Bring this Insanely Delicious Hot Tuna Dip. Need a quick and easy dinner for the kids? They will love this decadent Creamy Cheesy Tuna Casserole.

All three recipes use the same 7 base ingredients ... making it really easy to create a special meal right from your pantry!

Here is what you'll need to get started on each recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 can of Safe Catch Elite Tuna
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup panko crumbs

Plus these spices and oil:

• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Dried parsley
• Red pepper flakes
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Olive oil

Ready to dive in? Here are three ways to use Safe Catch tuna and the base ingredients above and turn them into something special for the holidays!

Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 1 pound button or baby portobello mushrooms, stems removed

Plus:

• 1 can of Safe Catch Elite Tuna
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup panko crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, mayo, garlic, and seasonings. Stir in tuna with juice, scallions, and cheese, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Divide the filling evenly among mushroom caps.
4. In a small bowl, combine panko crumbs, parsley, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Top mushrooms evenly with panko crumb mixture.
6. Place on a non-stick baking sheet 1 inch apart and bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the filling is hot and bubbly. 

Insanely Delicious Hot Tuna Dip

Ingredients:

• Crackers

Plus:

• 1 can of Safe Catch Elite Tuna
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup panko crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, mayo, garlic, and seasonings. Stir in tuna with juice, scallions, and cheese, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, combine panko crumbs, parsley, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Pour tuna mixture into a small greased casserole dish and top with panko mixture.
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until hot, melty and lightly browned.

Creamy Cheesy Tuna Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 pound box of pasta shells

Plus:

• 1 can of Safe Catch Elite Tuna
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup panko crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, yogurt, mayo, garlic, and seasonings. Stir in tuna with juice, scallions, and cheese, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. In a small bowl, combine panko crumbs, parsley, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cook pasta according to box directions, drain and put into a large greased casserole dish (or ramekins for 4-6 individual servings, like I did!)
5. Mix in tuna mixture and top with panko mixture. 
6. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until hot and melty.

These are just three ways you can use this versatile recipe, but the sky is the limit! Everyone will enjoy and you will too, knowing that you are dishing up tuna that is traceable from catch to kitchen!

And one more thing...

I also wanted to share with you these individual snack packs from Safe Catch. They are so delicious — and healthy! They come with a spoon, so they are a perfect grab-and-go on those busy days.