ADVERTISEMENT
This Creamy Tuna & Cheddar Spread is an easy, flavorful appetizer made with tuna, sharp cheddar, and a creamy dressing. Ready in minutes, it’s perfect for crackers, toast, sandwiches, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ⅓ cup peas or 2–3 tbsp chopped pickles/relish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Dijon mustard, parsley, paprika, or chili flakes
Instructions
- Flake the drained tuna finely with a fork.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon if using.
- Stir in the tuna, cheddar, onion, peas or pickles, and seasonings.
- Adjust the texture with extra mayo if needed.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy this creamy tuna spread with crackers, toast, sandwich bread, cucumber slices, celery sticks, or mini pita pockets.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 15–30 minutes
Total Time: 25–40 minutes
Yield: About 2 cups