5 from 4 votes
Tuna Mornay
Tuna Mornay is comfort food on a shoestring budget. This meal is a quick, easy, budget-friendly, and the perfect mid-week meal to thaw you out on a cold winter day!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni cooked al dente according to package instructions, large
- 4 cans tuna drained and flaked, 5 ounces each
- 1 can sweet corn drained, 15.25 ounces
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, mild
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
- In a medium pot over medium heat melt the butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper and whisk for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown in color.
- While whisking constantly, slowly pour in the milk. Bring the sauce to a boil.
- When sauce starts to boil, turn the heat to low. Continue whisking constantly until the sauce is thickened.
- Remove from heat and add 1 cup parmesan cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheeses are melted.
- In a large bowl, add tuna, sweet corn, creamed corn, sautéed onions, and the cooked noodles. Stir to combine.
- Pour the cheese sauce onto the tuna mixture. Stir to combine.
- Transfer the casserole to the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.