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Submitted by luckymom

Avocado halves stuffed with Italian-dressed tuna salad, topped with melted cheddar and crushed potato chips, then baked until warm and bubbly. Tunados are a retro stuffed avocado dinner that’s fun, crunchy, and totally addictive.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

30 min

COOK

15 min

READY

45 min

Tuna plus avocado equals Tunados, and honestly, the name alone should make you want to try these.

Halved avocados become edible bowls for a chunky tuna salad mixed with celery, chives, Italian dressing, and mayo.

They bake in a water bath so the avocado turns silky and warm without going mushy, while a sprinkle of cheddar melts over the top.

But the real move? Crushed potato chips scattered on right before serving, adding a salty, crunchy crown that makes every bite a mix of creamy, cheesy, and crispy.

This is the kind of creative, slightly retro recipe that deserves a serious comeback.

Pro Tips

  • Don’t peel the avocados; the skin holds everything together like a natural bowl during baking
  • The half-inch of boiling water in the baking dish creates gentle steam that warms the avocado evenly
  • Add the crushed potato chips after baking, not before, so they stay crispy instead of going soggy
  • Choose avocados that are ripe but still slightly firm so they hold their shape in the oven

Ingredients

3 3
EACH AVOCADOS
1 1
CAN CAN TUNA FISH
draind and chunked *
½ 118
CUP ML CELERY
chopped finely
1 15
TABLESPOON ML CHIVE
chopped
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML SALAD DRESSING, ITALIAN
¼ 59
CUP ML MAYONNAISE
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML CHEDDAR CHEESE, MILD
grated
½ 118
CUP ML POTATO CHIP
crushed *

Directions

Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove pits, but do not peel.

Combine tuna, celery, chives, Italian dressing, and mayonnaise.

Mix well.

Spoon into avocado halves and arrange on shallow baking dish .

Pour ½ inch boiling water into the bottom of dish.

Sprinkle tops of avocados with cheese.

Bake at 400℉ (200℃) for approximately 15 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with the crushed potato chips.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 128g (4.5 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 229 81% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Sugars g
Protein 6g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 5% Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

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