Tuna Balls With Cream Sauce Recipe

These quick and easy tuna balls are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun gathering, this recipe features crispy baked tuna balls coated in crunchy cornflakes, served over egg noodles with a creamy dill sauce. Inspired by a microwave recipe, this oven-baked version delivers superior texture and flavor. Teens will love it!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 351.9 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tuna Balls With Cream Sauce

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How to Make Tuna Balls With Cream Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (5 ounce) can tuna (drained), 2 cups crushed cornflake crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon yellow mustard.
  3. Gently mix until well combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape the mixture into 12 balls, approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  5. Place the remaining 1 cup crushed cornflake crumbs in a shallow dish.
  6. Roll each tuna ball in the crumbs to coat evenly.
  7. Arrange the coated tuna balls in a 9-inch pie plate.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
  9. While the tuna balls are baking, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together 1 cup milk and 1/4 cup white sauce mix (or 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed with 1 cup milk).
  10. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
  11. Stir in 1/2 cup frozen peas and 1 teaspoon dried dill weed.
  12. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until peas are heated through.
  13. Serve the baked tuna balls over cooked egg noodles and drizzle generously with the creamy dill sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

24g

Carbs

7g

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