Tuna Souffle Recipe

Name: Tuna Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp. butter; 4 Tbsp. finely chopped onion; 4 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. milk; 5 egg yolks; 1 Tbsp. tomato paste; 1 1/2 c. tuna, drained and flaked; 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. cayenne; 6 egg whites

Servings: persons

4 Tbsp. butter
4 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
4 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
5 egg yolks
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 1/2 c. tuna, drained and flaked
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
6 egg whites

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Coat bottom and sides of 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
3
Melt remaining butter in heavy saucepan.
4
Add onions, cook over moderate heat for 3 minutes.
5
Do not let onions brown.
6
Remove from heat, stir in flour to a smooth paste.
7
Add milk and beat to dissolve flour.
8
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick.
9
Remove from heat, beat in egg yolks, one at a time.
10
Stir in tomato paste, tuna, lemon juice, salt and cayenne.
11
Cool slightly.
12
Beat egg whites until stiff enough to form peaks.
13
Stir tablespoon of whites into tuna mixture.
14
Fold in remaining whites.
15
Pour into dish. Reduce heat to 375u00b0.
16
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until brown.

696

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Tbsp. butter, 4 Tbsp. finely chopped onion, 4 Tbsp. flour, 1 c. milk, and more.

Yes, Tuna Souffle 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 Souffle

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