Continuing our exploration of quick and delightful fall comfort foods, let’s delve into a nostalgic favorite: Creamed Tuna on Toast! This dish evokes a flood of memories, transporting me back to cherished moments. I can vividly picture my grandmother in her kitchen, expertly whisking that luscious creamy mixture over the stove as I patiently awaited our meal together.
Creamed tuna on toast is a comforting and satisfying dish often enjoyed for its simplicity and affordability. It’s a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, providing a hearty and flavorful option for any time of day.
Ingredients:
- 4 tbs butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cans tuna fish (in water)
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- bread to toast
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan melt butter
- Slowly wisk in flour to make a rue
- Wisk in milk
- Mix in 2 cans drained tuna fish
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Toast your favorite bread
- Pour creamed tuna over toast & enjoy!
Here are some ideas to put a spin on the classic creamed tuna on toast:
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Creamed Chicken on Toast: Replace the tuna with cooked and shredded chicken breast. Season the cream sauce with chicken-friendly herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley for a delicious creamed chicken on toast.
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Creamed Salmon on Toast: Swap out the tuna for cooked and flaked salmon. Adjust the seasoning to complement the flavors of salmon, such as dill, lemon zest, and a hint of garlic, for a tasty creamed salmon on toast.
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Creamed Lump Crab Meat on Toast: Use lump crab meat as a luxurious substitute for tuna. Create a creamy sauce with flavors that enhance crab, like a touch of Old Bay seasoning, a squeeze of lemon juice, and fresh chives.
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Creamed Shrimp on Toast: Substitute the tuna with cooked shrimp, chopped into bite-sized pieces. Season the sauce with a bit of cayenne pepper, garlic, and a splash of white wine to accentuate the shrimp flavors.
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Creamed Turkey on Toast: Use cooked, shredded turkey meat instead of tuna. Season the cream sauce with turkey-friendly herbs like sage, thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg to create a comforting creamed turkey on toast.
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Creamed Beef on Toast: Replace the tuna with cooked and diced beef. Season the sauce with beef-friendly spices like black pepper, paprika, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for a hearty creamed beef on toast.
Feel free to experiment with these protein substitutions and customize the flavors to your liking!
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