Tuna Loaf
This classic Tuna Loaf recipe offers a comforting and satisfying meal with a rich, savory flavor. The combination of tuna, breadcrumbs, and eggs creates a tender loaf, enhanced by a creamy white sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this dish is a delightful way to enjoy a simple yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Canned Tuna, drained
- 1 cup Fresh Bread Crumbs
- 2 Eggs (Yolks only may be used.)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Chopped Green Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (For white sauce)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Beaten Egg Yolk
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Instructions
- 1In a bowl, mix the tuna, bread crumbs, egg yolks, lemon juice, chopped green pepper, salt, and paprika thoroughly. Use a fork to gently break apart the tuna.
- 2Mould the mixture firmly into a loaf shape. Lightly flour a work surface and roll the loaf in flour. Place the loaf in a buttered bread pan. Dot the top with butter. Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- 3While the loaf is baking, prepare a vegetable white sauce. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk until the sauce thickens. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove from heat and stir in one beaten egg yolk.
- 4Once the loaf is baked, let it cool slightly. Pour the hot white sauce around the loaf and serve immediately.
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