Simplest Ever Cream Tuna on Toast
Creamy, comforting, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Simplest Ever Cream Tuna on Toast recipe is a timeless classic perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. Featuring a luscious homemade white sauce infused with the mild, savory flavors of canned tuna, this dish requires only pantry staples like butter, flour, milk, and bread to come together effortlessly. The creamy tuna mixture is spooned over golden, crispy toast, creating the ultimate combination of textures in every bite. With optional fresh parsley or chives for a touch of color and brightness, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Quick, easy, and deliciously nostalgic, it’s a go-to comfort food you’ll want to bookmark!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 can (5 ounces) canned tuna (drained)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 bread slices
- 1 tablespoon optional parsley or chives (chopped)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until fully liquefied but not browned.
Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for 1 minute to form a smooth paste (roux).
Gradually add the milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps. Keep stirring and cook until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency (about 3-4 minutes).
Stir in the drained tuna, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and heat through for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Toast the bread slices to your preferred level of crispness using a toaster or under a broiler.
Spoon the creamy tuna mixture generously over each slice of toast.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley or chives on top for a pop of freshness and color.
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.0 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2106 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 622 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*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.
