• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Free Email Series!

5 Time and Stress Saving Cooking Secrets

Free email series of my best tips!

Visit my other Site: Pancake Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Free Email Series!

    5 Time and Stress Saving Cooking Secrets

    Free email series of my best tips!

  • Visit my other Site: Pancake Recipes

Rachel Cooks®

Easy Healthy-ish Recipes

  • Recipe Index
  • Popular
    • Instant Pot Pinto Beans
    • Green Beans with Bacon
    • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
    • Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
    • Beef Stew Seasoning
    • Chili Seasoning Recipe
    • Thousand Island Dressing
    • Poppy Seed Dressing
    • Copycat Panera Squash Soup
    • Chocolate Chip Blondies
    • Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast
    • Frosé
    • Best Chocolate Cake
    • Dill Vegetable Dip
    • Instant Pot Jasmine Rice
    • Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Learn to Cook
    • All The Basics
    • Crostini
    • Delicata Squash
    • Butternut Squash
    • Kabocha Squash
    • Spaghetti Squash
    • Guacamole
    • Croutons
    • Snap Peas
    • Baked Potatoes
    • Baked Bacon
    • Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe
    • Simple Syrup
    • Pickled Red Onions Recipe
    • Toasted Pine Nuts
    • Roasted bone-in Chicken Breasts
    • Poached Chicken
    • Roasted Whole Chicken
    • Easy Cheese Sauce

Dinner Made Easy:

Slow Cooker

5 Ingredients

Grilling

Make Ahead

Sheet Pan

Tacos

Pizza

Home Recipes by Type Main Dish Pizza

Tuna Pizza with Green Peppers

5
/5
29 mins
22 Comments
Jump to Recipe
By: Rachel GurkPosted: 01/18/2016Updated: 06/14/2021

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It's a quick recipe that's sure to become a favorite. Get the fun pizza recipe on RachelCooks.com!

This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It’s a quick recipe that’s sure to become a favorite. 

This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It's a quick recipe that's sure to become a favorite. Get the fun pizza recipe on RachelCooks.com!This post is part of my partnership with Milk Means More.

When Ben was a teacher, he put together a collaborative cookbook with the other teachers in the school. Single and recently out of the Marines, his contribution to the cookbook was “Yellow Tuna.”

You might be thinking it was yellowfin tuna or something fancy. Well, you are wrong. The directions for that recipe went something like this:

  • Open can of tuna.
  • Mix with yellow mustard and eat.

Yes. That’s it. Is it weird that it was the last recipe in the recipe book?

He’s a tuna guy–he also loves my (nothing fancy) tuna noodle casserole. 

This month I’m teaming up with Milk Means More, to focus on budget-friendly meals. Creating a delicious meal doesn’t have to break the bank, especially when you’re starting from scratch, like with this pizza dough. Buying a pre-made dough could cost you a few dollars but making your own will likely come in under a dollar. 

Tuna is super cheap, especially if you don’t splurge on solid white tuna. Watch the sales and stock up when it’s on sale – cans of tuna keep forever (or something like that) so it’s a good item to stockpile.

This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It's a quick recipe that's sure to become a favorite. Get the fun pizza recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Another money saving tip is to shred your own cheese. I love the convenience of shredded cheese and have more than a few bags in my fridge, but block cheese is less expensive and actually melts better because it doesn’t have the anti-clumping additives that pre-shredded cheese does. 

This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It's a quick recipe that's sure to become a favorite. Get the fun pizza recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Give this tuna pizza a try! Take your tuna salad outside the sandwich with fun and budget-friendly tuna pizza. Top it with hot sauce if you like it hot!

Used in this recipe:

  • Cornmeal
  • Sheet pan
  • I cut my pizzas with the Scizza – it is amazing!
  • Tuna
  • Olive Oil

 

Tuna isn’t your thing?

If you’re looking for more unique pizza ideas, try these recipes:

 

  • Grilled Pizza with Ricotta, Sausage and Asparagus
  • Pita Flatbread with Asparagus and Herbed Cottage Cheese
  • Apple and Chicken Sausage Pizza with Macaroni and Cheese Stuffed Crust
  • Chicken Enchilada Flatbread
  • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread from Milk Means More
  • Roasted Vegetable Flatbread from Milk Means More
  • Grilled Pizza with Pesto and Tomatoes
  • Macaroni and Cheese Pizza
  • Manwich Pizza

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It's a quick recipe that's sure to become a favorite. Get the fun pizza recipe on RachelCooks.com!
Recipe

Get the Recipe: Tuna Pizza with Green Peppers

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 14 mins
Total Time: 29 mins
8 servings
Print Rate Recipe
Prevent your screen from going dark
This tuna pizza is reminiscent of the classic tuna salad, but in pizza form. It’s a quick recipe that’s sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • dough for one pizza
  • 2 cans (7 ounces each) tuna packed in water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise made with olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced thinly
  • hot sauce and/or additional green onions for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • On a sheet pan, spread olive oil on pan. Sprinkle pan evenly with cornmeal. Spread crust on top of cornmeal, pushing crust to edge of pan.
  • Bake crust for 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a medium bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, green onion, and celery until combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Remove crust from oven and carefully and evenly spread tuna mixture on top of crust. Add remaining cheese and green bell pepper and return to oven.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust is golden brown and toppings are hot.
  • Let cool for 1-2 minutes before cutting and serving. Top with hot sauce or green onions, as desired, prior to serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 416kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 32g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 36mg, Sodium: 528mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
Did You Make This?Be sure to upload a photo & tag me at @RachelCooksBlog. I love seeing what you made!
Share A Photo! Tag on Insta Rate It
**Disclosure: I am thrilled to be a dairy ambassador for Milk Means More. I have been compensated by Milk Means More for my time to develop this recipe and write this post. All opinions are as always, my own. Find out more about why Milk Means More on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.
Free email series

5 Time & Stress Saving Cooking Secrets

Free email series of my best tips!

FREE BONUS!

You May Also Like...

  • Pizza dough, surrounded by pizza.
    Easy Pizza Dough Recipe
  • Slice of macaroni and cheese pizza on white plate.
    Macaroni and Cheese Pizza with Bacon and Green Onions
  • Pepperoni, sauce, and cheese sandwiched between soft rolls and baked -- these pepperoni pizza sliders will be the hit of your party! Get the fun game day recipe on RachelCooks.com!
    Pizza Sliders Recipe (Pepperoni Pizza)
  • Overhead view of plate containing chicken tenders, on a red checked napkin.
    Pizza Chicken Tenders
Overhead of pasta in bowl.
Previous Post
Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!
Next Post
Kale Salad with Farro and Honey Dijon Dressing

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Recipe Rating




The maximum upload file size: 1 MB. You can upload: image. Drop files here

  1. Bonnie McGinnis says

    November 4, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    I was a little skeptical of tuna pizza but it’s delicious and very economical. I’ve also used the same filling to make delicious quesadillas!

    Reply
  2. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says

    January 22, 2016 at 9:22 am

    This is the kind of thing my guys would go crazy for. So creative and budget friendly is a really good thing with 3 hungry boys!

    Reply
  3. Patty K says

    January 20, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Ha! Your husband’s yellow tuna…Classic! Tuna on pizza? I’m intrigued.

    Reply
  4. Nutmeg Nanny says

    January 19, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Ben’s recipe – haha. When I was a kid I only liked eating tuna with mustard but now that I’m an adult I eat it like a normal person ;) This pizza totally has me intrigued! I bet it’s delicious!

    Reply
  5. Cookin Canuck says

    January 18, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I am dying over Ben’s recipe contribution to the cookbook! Too funny! This pizza sounds like the perfect thing for lunch – or even Super Bowl munching.

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Yes! I would be great for game days!

      Reply
  6. Deleon says

    January 18, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    Clear, informative, simple. Love your post!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:36 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    January 18, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    LOL I love Ben’s recipe. What a guy for participating and being resourceful! PS. This recipe reminds me of one of my favorite meals: tuna melts!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:31 am

      lol – I think it’s the USMC influence on him. ;)

      Reply
  8. denise says

    January 18, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    loos great, forgive me for removing peppers if I make it–serious food sensitivity to green bell peppers

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Ahh yes of course! You could top with some extra green onions if you like those!

      Reply
  9. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    January 18, 2016 at 10:58 am

    What a fun twist on a lunchtime favorite!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Lori!

      Reply
  10. DessertForTwo says

    January 18, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Awww what an adorable story! I personally eat yellow tuna a few times a month. I’m a total mustard lover.
    Anyway, I LOVE how creative this pizza is!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Ha! That’s awesome. I’ll tell Ben he’s not alone in the love of that gourmet concoction. ;)

      Reply
  11. Sues says

    January 18, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Mmm I love tuna and I love pizza, so this is a match made in heaven for me!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Sues! I hope you try it! :)

      Reply
  12. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    January 18, 2016 at 8:21 am

    I can’t say that I’ve ever had tuna on a pizza before…but I CAN say that I am also not mad about it one bit…because this is SUCH a great idea!! Pizza Monday is totally the new pizza Friday!
    Pinned!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Pizza everyday! :) Thanks for the pin!

      Reply
  13. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    January 18, 2016 at 8:15 am

    OK you definitely have me intrigued! I love tuna and have never thought to put it on pizza dough!!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      January 19, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I'm Rachel! Life can be complicated, cooking shouldn't be! I believe that you can put a delicious meal on the table without stressing. It's possible, and I'm here to help. Have a seat at my table...let's chat, eat, and have fun! Read more...

Air Fryer Instant Pot 30 Minutes One Pan Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Slow Cooker Vegetarian 5 Ingredients

Trending

Cooked salmon fillet on a grey-toned plate with cooked asparagus spears. The salmon is being flaked with a fork.

Air Fryer Salmon – easy and delicious!

Pizza pasta being scooped from a pan with a wooden spoon.

Pizza Pasta – 1 pan, 20 minutes

Image of a giant bowl of spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Baked Turkey Meatballs

Asparagus Panzanella Salad

Seasonal

Beef and vegetable stir fry in a black wok.

Beef Stir Fry With Vegetables

Hot honey chicken sheet pan dinner with honey being drizzled on.

Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Sweet and sour shrimp lettuce wrap garnished with green onion.

Sweet and Sour Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

BBQ Chicken burrito bowl with avocado and sour cream.

BBQ Chicken Bowl

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window
Free Bonus!

5 Cooking Secrets to Save Time & Stress

Free email series of my best tips and recipes!

Featured On:

Back to Top
  • About
  • Contact
  • Press
  • Work with Me
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
© 2023 Rachel Cooks®
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled