Tuna mornay is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a creamy, flavorful casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Tuna mornay is made with tuna, Mornay sauce, and a variety of other ingredients, such as vegetables, cheese, and herbs. It can be baked in the oven or cooked on the stovetop. This versatile dish can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or potatoes.
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TUNA MORNAY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt the butter in a small skillet over low heat. Stir in the flour until smooth and continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in the milk so that no lumps form. Return to the burner and heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the mustard powder and a little more than half of the Cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Flake the tuna and stir it into the sauce along with the parsley and chopped egg. Transfer to a 9 inch round cake pan. Mix together the potato chips and remaining Cheddar cheese and sprinkle over the top. Dust very lightly with paprika.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini pasta and cook for 8 minutes, or until tender; drain. Serve tuna Mornay over fettucine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 182 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 353.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CRACK'IN GOOD TUNA MORNAY
I found this recipe in the 1991 edition of the Australian Women's Weekly. It has been a family favourite ever since. A very good recipe to fall back on to if you forget to defrost some meat for dinner.
Provided by Catherine Robson
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Gently melt butter in pan.
- Stir in flour over heat until dry and grainy.
- Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk and crumbled stock cube- stir over heat until sauce boils and thickens.
- Stir in cheese, tuna, pepper, peas and shallot.
- Gently fold in eggs.
- Pour into a oven proof dish (6 cup capacity) Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle mornay with topping.
- Bake in a moderate oven about 25 minutes or until topping is browned and mornay is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 779.4, Fat 41.3, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 226.3, Sodium 1067.1, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 47.5
TUNA MORNAY
A very tasty rich dish. I enjoy this dish at all times of the year. Can be eaten cold or hot and can even be served with rice and/or bread rolls.
Provided by Ben Ross
Categories Tuna
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the butter in a preheated saucepan and melt the butter down (on low heat).
- Once the butter is melted down add the plain flour.
- Stir well and cook the mixture of butter and plain flour which should go a bit lumpy and dry at this stage.
- Very important that you cook this well (2-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and slowly, very slowly add the milk and stir.
- The sauce should now be getting smooth.
- If it is lumpy you have been adding the milk to fast.
- Keep adding the milk until the desired thickness is achieved.
- Add the paprika and lemon juice for a bit of extra kick.
- Add the cheese slowly and stir in so that you can not see any grated cheese in the dish.
- Any other herbs for a bit of extra taste.
- Add the tuna and let it sit on low heat for 5 minutes lightly stirring every minute or so.
- Garnish with some parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 584.5, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 28.9
TASTY TUNA MORNAY
This is a real simple way of making tuna mornay. The kids love it and it's better than buying a jar of already made sauce because there are no preservatives and you know what's going into this sauce.
Provided by AussieGal Tracey
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°Celsius.
- Cook pasta and let it drain.
- Melt butter and stir in flour.
- Gently add in milk, then take off of heat when its of a saucy consistency.
- Sometimes I have to add more or less milk or flour depending on outcome of consistency.
- Add in salt, pepper, paprika, mixed herbs, and tuna; mix together.
- Put pasta in a large dish (I normally have enough for two dishes), then pour sauce over. Mix the sauce through the pasta until it's thoroughly combined.
- Sprinkle grated cheese over the top; put in the oven for 20 minutes on 180 degrees c until cheese is melted and golden.
CHEESY TUNA MORNAY
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour until smooth. Gradually mix in milk so that no lumps form. Stir constantly until the mixture boils, then mix in half of the cheese. Add the peas, corn and macaroni. Drain the tuna, leaving a small amount of liquid to keep it moist. Flake with a fork and stir into the cheese mixture. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until sauce is bubbly and cheese is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 452.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh tuna steaks. Fresh tuna steaks will give you the best flavor and texture.
- Season the tuna steaks well. Season the tuna steaks with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices before cooking.
- Cook the tuna steaks over medium heat. Cooking the tuna steaks over medium heat will help to prevent them from becoming dry or overcooked.
- Do not overcook the tuna steaks. Tuna steaks should be cooked until they are just cooked through. Overcooking will make them dry and tough.
- Serve the tuna steaks immediately. Tuna steaks are best served immediately after they are cooked.
- Use a variety of toppings. You can top the tuna steaks with a variety of toppings, such as lemon juice, butter, salsa, or guacamole.
Conclusion:
Tuna Mornay is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even as a sandwich. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your Tuna Mornay is perfect every time.
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