Tuna Fish Wiggle
Get ready to savor a nostalgic classic with this comforting Tuna Fish Wiggle recipe! Combining tender flakes of canned tuna and sweet, vibrant peas in a velvety homemade white sauce, this quick and easy dish is the perfect answer to busy weeknight dinners or cozy lunches. Crafted in just 20 minutes, it features a creamy roux-based sauce made with pantry staples like butter, flour, and milk, seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt and pepper. Served piping hot over golden slices of toast or paired with crisp crackers for scooping, this hearty, budget-friendly recipe is as satisfying as it is versatile. Ideal for feeding a family or indulging in some simple, old-fashioned comfort food, Tuna Fish Wiggle is sure to become a favorite in your mealtime rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna, drained
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 6 slices or servings toast or crackers
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux. It should become a smooth paste.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps, and cook until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a creamy sauce (about 5-7 minutes).
Stir in the salt and ground black pepper to season the white sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and gently fold in the drained tuna and thawed peas. Stir until evenly combined and warmed through (about 3-4 minutes).
Serve the tuna wiggle hot over slices of toast or with crackers on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.9 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 283 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 3663 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 121.0 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.6 mcg | 123% | |
| Calcium | 827 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2153 mg | 46% | |
*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.
