How to Make Hard Times Creamed Tuna - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to making delicious, comforting meals, sometimes you have to get creative with what you have on hand. During hard times or when making do with what's in your pantry, it's important to find recipes that are both satisfying and economical. That's where Hard Times Creamed Tuna comes in.

This simple and nostalgic dish has been a staple for many families during tough times. It's a humble yet filling meal that can be whipped up in no time, using affordable ingredients that you...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices bread, toasted, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter until smooth to make a roux. Slowly stream milk into the mixture while whisking continually. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir tuna into the milk mixture; season with salt and pepper. Cook until tuna is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Ladle tuna mixture over toasted bread to serve.
  • Nutrition

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 303mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 243mg