Crack'In Good Tuna Mornay Recipe

Name: Crack'In Good Tuna Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 60 g butter; 1/3 cup plain flour; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1 small chicken stock cube; 1/3 cup tasty cheese; 1 (425 g) can chunky style tuna (drained and flaked); 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 cup frozen peas; 4 green shallots, chopped; 2 hard-boiled eggs, thickly sliced; TOPPING; 1 1/2 cups stale breadcrumbs; 30 g butter, melted; 1/3 cup grated tasty cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

60 g butter
1/3 cup plain flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 small chicken stock cube
1/3 cup tasty cheese
1 (425 g) can chunky style tuna (drained and flaked)
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup frozen peas
4 green shallots, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, thickly sliced
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups stale breadcrumbs
30 g butter, melted
1/3 cup grated tasty cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1
Gently melt butter in pan.
2
Stir in flour over heat until dry and grainy.
3
Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk and crumbled stock cube- stir over heat until sauce boils and thickens.
4
Stir in cheese, tuna, pepper, peas and shallot.
5
Gently fold in eggs.
6
Pour into a oven proof dish (6 cup capacity) Combine topping ingredients in a separate bowl.
7
Sprinkle mornay with topping.
8
Bake in a moderate oven about 25 minutes or until topping is browned and mornay is heated through.

675

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 60 g butter, 1/3 cup plain flour, 2 1/2 cups milk, 1 small chicken stock cube, and more.

Yes, Crack'In Good Tuna Mornay falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crack'In Good Tuna Mornay

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