Creamed Tuna on Toast Recipe
Creamed Tuna on Toast is a comforting and budget-friendly classic that's perfect for busy weeknights or a hearty lunch. This quick and easy recipe features tender flakes of canned tuna and sweet bursts of peas bathed in a luxuriously creamy, roux-based white sauce flavored with hints of ground mustard, onion powder, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Served over crispy, golden toast, it’s a nostalgic dish with a modern twist. Ready in just 25 minutes, this simple yet satisfying meal is an excellent way to transform pantry staples into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Whether you're craving a taste of home or searching for a new comfort food to try, this creamed tuna recipe is sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (drained)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional, chopped)
- 4 pieces bread slices
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and begins to smell slightly nutty. Do not let it brown.
Gradually add milk to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue adding milk and broth, a little at a time, until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the tuna, peas, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and ground mustard. Let the mixture heat through for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If using parsley, stir it in just before removing the pan from heat.
While the tuna mixture is cooking, toast the bread slices until golden and crispy.
Spoon the creamed tuna mixture generously over each piece of toast and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.8 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 3253 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 843 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1570 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
