A little spicy, a little sweet, and full of flavor—this Spicy Thai Chili Tuna Spread is an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any holiday buffet or snack table.
This simple recipe leans on convenient pantry ingredients: a prepackaged seasoned tuna packet combined with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream for a creamy, spreadable dip.
I recently discovered snack-sized tuna packets at the grocery store and picked up the Spicy Thai Chili flavor. These portable tuna kits are convenient to carry without refrigeration and are a tasty, no-fuss snack. Instead of eating the tuna straight from the packet, I mixed it with cream cheese to make a spread for crackers and toasts.
The spread has a pleasant, mild heat—if you prefer more spice, add a second Spicy Thai Chili tuna packet, a splash of hot sauce, or about 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to taste.
Make It a Meal
This spread works well on a buffet and pairs nicely with an assortment of other dips and snacks. Serve it with crackers, toasted baguette slices, bagel halves, or English muffins for a quick breakfast, lunch, or appetizer.
Other favorites to include on a snack table: Easy Creamy Cilantro Lime dip, Red Pepper Shrimp dip, Layered Nacho dip, and Bacon Ranch Cheese Spread.
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This versatile spread is great for breakfast on bagels or English muffins, served as an appetizer with crackers, or enjoyed as a quick lunch. Keep an eye out for different flavored tuna packets—you might find new combinations you love.
Spicy Thai Chili Tuna Spread Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 (2.5 ounce) Spicy Thai Chili tuna packet
Directions:
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature to make mixing easier.
- In a small bowl, blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in the Spicy Thai Chili tuna packet until evenly combined. Taste and adjust heat if desired.
- Chill the spread in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Approximate Nutrition (per serving)
Servings per recipe: 10. Amount per serving (approximate): Calories: 122; Fat: 11.2 g; Cholesterol: 31 mg; Sodium: 119 mg; Carbohydrates: 2.4 g; Protein: 3.6 g.
These values are estimates and will vary depending on exact ingredient brands and portions.
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