Tuna Mornay Delite - Low in Fat! |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Over time, I have edited and upgraded my mornay and now it has become the most requested item to bring to parties etc! Even better, its low in fat! Ingredients:
1 tablespoon low-fat butter or 1 tablespoon low-fat margarine |
4 tablespoons plain flour |
1 pinch nutmeg |
1 teaspoon mustard |
1 pinch salt |
1 pinch cayenne pepper |
1 teaspoon mixed herbs |
1 pinch paprika |
1 liter skim milk |
425 g tuna in water |
1 red onion, finely diced |
2 eggs |
3/4 cup corn kernel |
3/4 cup baby peas |
1 cup cooked rice |
1/2 cup breadcrumbs |
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, grated |
Directions:
1. Melt butter.
2. Add flour and dry ingredients (not bread crumbs). Mix to thick paste.
3. Slowly add milk, stirring with a whisk so as not to form lumps.
4. Heat until thickened.
5. Mix tuna, onion, eggs, cooked rice, corn, peas and half of cheese.
6. Pour into casserole dish, and top with remaining cheese, then breadcrumbs.
7. Bake in moderate oven for an hour.
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