Simple Suppers-Tuna Cakes

Ever get home from work at 7:30 only to find a pack of hungry animals waiting for you at the door?  I know, the story of your life.  Mine too. 

These cakes are easy, fast and you probably have everything you need to make them on hand.  Make some mac and cheese and a side of peas and you are golden.

 

Tuna Cakes

 

 

Ingredients:

2 cans tuna packed in water, drained

1 c. bread crumbs, divided

1 carrot, shredded

1/2 onion, grated

1 egg

1 Tbsp. mayo

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/2 tsp. salt (I would use more, but I like things heavily seasoned)

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. oil

 

Directions:

Set aside 1/2 c. of the breadcrumbs.  Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and let sit for a few minutes so the breadcrumbs can soften up and do their gluey job.

While mix is sitting, heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

When pan is almost ready, start making cakes.  I used about a handful of the mixture for each cake and it made six cakes.

Dredge the formed cakes in the additional crumbs and place in the hot pan.  Cook about 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

 

 

***You don't have a stock of breadcrumbs?  Whaaaaat?  Check out my breadcrumb post NOW!***

 

***Want to make perfect cakes?  Form an "okay" sign using your middle finger and thumb.  Fit your ball of tuna mix in the circle and, using your fingers as a guide, pat your cake to fit.*** 

 

***Scared your kids (or husband) won't eat them?  One word.  Ketchup.***