Grandma Daly's Tuna and Tater Casserole

9 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready In: 1 hr

“This tuna casserole is an updated version of a recipe handed down from my grandmother, Elizabeth Kelleher Daly so of course it uses potatoes as its starch. She actually called it California Chicken. I guess to a native Yankee, the joke was that in California, tuna is chicken.” - by janet7th

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place the potatoes and carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain vegetables, then cover to keep warm.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the flour and and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook and stir for about 1 minute, whisking out any lumps.
Whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
Flake the tuna, then stir it into the white sauce along with the potatoes, carrots, and peas. Season with salt and black pepper.
Transfer the tuna mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Mix 1/4 cup of melted butter with the crackers together in a bowl.
Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the tuna and potatoes.
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
661 cal
33%

Fat
35.4 g
54%

Carbs
57.9 g
19%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SugarBrown

Feb. 12, 2012

"I nearly passed this by because for some reason potatoes and tuna didn't sound that great. I love tuna though, so I thought I'd add this to my list of new attempts...(bein' used to noodles or biscuits..." See more instead of potatoes) :o). I have to say, I'm glad I made this. It took a little longer than the few minutes for the cream mixture to thicken, and you must be a speedy preparer, Janet, but in the end, it was very tasty, and my husband loved it, too! I walked my dog and came home to a lovely aroma in the house. I added a picture because it was worth it! Thanks for posting this, janet7th! I'll definitely make it again!"

LadyKane

Feb. 9, 2012

"Very delicous my children loved it (2&3) I added more veggies red and green peppers,daikon, celery, garlic, onions, potatoes and carrots sliced in food processer but no peas. :) will cook again...." See more"