Tuna Biscuit Braid

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 1/2 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 green onions, chopped with tops
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups biscuit mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • celery seed (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F Grease a small baking sheet.
  2. Combine tuna, cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, onion, salt, and pepper. Blend thoroughly and set aside. (Note: You can use Swiss or another kind of cheese if you like.).
  3. Add water to biscuit mix, and knead 10 times on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Pat dough into a 10x12-inch rectangle in the center of the baking sheet.
  5. Spread tuna mixture evenly down the center of the rectangle.
  6. Make 6-7 cuts down each side of the rectangle, from the outer edge to the tuna mixture.
  7. Bring the opposite strips up and over the filling and seal the ends to form a braid.
  8. Sprinkle with celery seed.
  9. Bake 15-20 minutes at 425°F.
  10. Use two large pancake turners to lift onto serving plate.
  11. Cut into pieces crosswise.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

484 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.5g 43% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 31.9g 12% DV
Fiber 10.5g 37% DV
Sugar 3.3g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10554.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1929.3mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 34.5mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 111.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 64.2mg 71% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 312mg 24% DV
Iron 15.7mg 87% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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