Tuna Potato Bake
Cozy, comforting, and irresistibly satisfying, this Tuna Potato Bake is the ultimate family-friendly dinner that combines creamy mashed potatoes, savory tuna, and vibrant peas in a rich, cheesy casserole. Featuring layers of buttery mashed potatoes, a flavorful tuna filling infused with sautéed onion, garlic, and thyme, and a crispy topping of golden cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs, this baked dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and ingredients like pantry-staple canned tuna and frozen peas, this recipe is both convenient and budget-friendly. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this hearty bake serves six and pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg potatoes
- 4 tbsp butter
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 400 g canned tuna
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
Peel and chop the potatoes into roughly equal-sized pieces. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 15–20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
While the potatoes are boiling, preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little olive oil.
Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir the drained tuna, frozen peas, and dried thyme into the skillet. Mix well and set aside.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the butter, milk, salt, and black pepper, then mash until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning, if needed.
Spread half of the mashed potatoes evenly into the prepared baking dish. Layer the tuna mixture over the mashed potatoes and sprinkle 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese on top.
Spread the remaining mashed potatoes over the tuna and cheese layer. Smooth the surface and top with the remaining grated cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.
Let the Tuna Potato Bake cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.2 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.4 g | 397% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 524 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 6314 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 414.0 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 220.4 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.8 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 2159 mg | 166% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 9875 mg | 210% | |
*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.
