Tuna Potato Bake Recipe
A comforting and hearty dish combining tender potatoes, creamy tuna, and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and sliced thin)
Canned Goods
- 2 cans tuna in water (5 oz each, drained and flaked)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided for seasoning)
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
- 0.5 cup cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (optional)
- to taste red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes in the dish and season.
- Sauté onions in butter, add flour, then whisk in milk.
- Stir in tuna, seasonings, and half the cheese until creamy.
- Pour mixture over potatoes, top with remaining potatoes, cheese, and breadcrumbs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 until golden.
Notes
Let the dish rest for 10–15 minutes before serving for better slicing.