Mini Tuna-Cheese Buns

Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 8

Mini sandwich buns may look cute but they hold a robust combo of sandwich ingredients that will pack a lunchable punch. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated May 7, 2009

Ingredients

can (6 oz) solid white tuna in water, drained, flaked

cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

1/4

cup finely chopped celery

tablespoons finely chopped red onion

tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

tablespoon Dijon mustard

miniature sandwich buns (about 3 inch), split

small leaves lettuce

Steps

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1

In medium bowl, mix tuna, cheese, celery, onion, mayonnaise and mustard.
2

Spread tuna mixture on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce. Cover with top halves of buns. Serve immediately, or wrap each sandwich in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Expert Tips

Miniature sandwich buns are often labeled "dollar buns" or "turkey buns." We've tested this recipe with 3-inch buns so if you buy some that are a bit smaller, just plan for a couple extra sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 240
Calories from Fat: 110

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 12g; 19%
Saturated Fat 4 1/2g 22% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg; 8%
Sodium: 450mg; 19%
Potassium: 140mg; 4%
Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 6% Sugars 3g
Protein: 12g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;