Tuna Croquette Sliders
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (12-ounce) can tuna, drained and squeezed dry
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 cup packed room-temperature mashed potatoes
  • ¾cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 8 slider buns
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • Lettuce
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the tuna, eggs, onions, potatoes, ½ cup of the breadcrumbs, mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, paprika and pepper. Mix well, cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Place the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Divide the tuna mixture into 8 portions and shape into balls. Roll in the remaining breadcrumbs, then mash into patties. Fry in batches for 3 minutes, then carefully turn and fry the other side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Toast the buns and evenly smear each with mayonnaise. Add the croquette, top with lettuce and serve warm.
Recipe by The Tennessee Magazine at https://www.tnmagazine.org/bring-on-the-burgers/