Hard Times Creamed Tuna

Name: Hard Times Creamed Tuna
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1.5 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

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I remember eating creamed tuna on toast with a green salad on the side at least weekly growing up. It was one of my favorite meals and I had no idea we were eating it out of necessity. Times were tough for my newly divorced mom in the 70s. Times aren't so tough now but I still make this about once a month. It's great when you're in a hurry or have limited supplies on hand. My kids love it too!

Recipe by holly

Updated on January 17, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

214	Calories
9g	Fat
20g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 32mg	11%
Sodium 303mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 151mg	12%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 243mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.