Tuna Mornay Recipe

Name: Tuna Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped fine; 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 350 ml milk; 150 g cheddar cheese, grated; 50 g tasty cheese, grated; 2 (425 g) cans tuna in water; 1 1/2 cups corn kernels; 1 cup peas; 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; salt and pepper; 2 cups breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; spring onion, to serve

Servings: persons

1 large onion, chopped fine
2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine
3 tablespoons plain flour
350 ml milk
150 g cheddar cheese, grated
50 g tasty cheese, grated
2 (425 g) cans tuna in water
1 1/2 cups corn kernels
1 cup peas
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
salt and pepper
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
spring onion, to serve

1
Melt butter in a medium pan and fry the onion until tender.
2
Remove pan from heat and stir in the flour, then return to low heat for a few minutes.
3
Remove pan from heat once again and gradually stir in the milk, return the pan to the heat and stir until it becomes a white sauce and thickens.
4
Add the cheese's and stir until its melted.
5
Place tuna in a casserole dish and mix in corn, peas, celery, parsley, lemon juice and curry powder. Stir ingredients until combined and then season to taste.
6
Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter (I make fresh breadcrums in the processor and add the butter to make it easier). and top the mornay with breadcrumbs.
7
Place into 200c oven and heat for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and breadcrumbs are lightly browned.
8
Serve.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, chopped fine, 2 1/2 tablespoons butter or 2 1/2 tablespoons margarine, 3 tablespoons plain flour, 350 ml milk, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tuna Mornay

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