Ingredients for Australian Tuna Bake
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- tomato wedges, for garnish (optional, quantity as desired)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, for garnish (optional, quantity as desired)
- cooking spray or butter, for greasing
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How to Make Australian Tuna Bake
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease an 8x8-inch casserole dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
- Sauté 1 medium onion, chopped, until softened but not browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of frozen peas, 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna (drained), 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Pour the tuna mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with 1 cup crushed corn flakes and dot with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley before serving.
- Garnish with tomato and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
64g
Carbs
10g
