Creamy Tuna Dip

We are always looking for delicious and unique appetizers to serve as guests arrive and start to enjoy time together before the dinner or lunch is served.  Here is one that you will repeat over and over again.  You can make it with crab or tuna.  We prefer tuna!  Make ahead and store in refrigerator for up to 5 days in advance.  Warm and serve just as your guests arrive.  Can be served room temperature as well.  Serve with pita bread, crostini, chips or crackers.

 

Creamy Tuna Dip
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6-8 people
Creamy Tuna Dip
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Servings
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6-8 people
Ingredients
  • 1 7 ounce white or light tuna in water drained
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 small jalapeno seeds removed and diced finely may substitute 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 green onions diced both green and white portion of onion
  • 1 cup marinated artichokes, coarsely chopped optional
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus 2 T for topping
  • 3/4 cup grated sharp or medium cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium tomato seeds removed and diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for topping
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the tuna (drained) and using a fork break into small pieces. Add cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Add jalapeno, onions, artichoke, if using, and both cheeses. Fold in the ingredients evenly. Add the diced tomatoes and gently fold in until mixture is thoroughly combined.
  3. Transfer mixture to an oven safe baking dish and spread out evenly. Allow for an uneven, peaked top of the dip. Sprinkle evenly with the extra Parmesan and paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly (can be cooked in microwave for 1 minute, checking at 40 seconds). Serve warm or room temperature with crackers, crostini, pita bread or chips.
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