Tuna Tortilla Bake
Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
30
minutesTotal time
40
minutesLike a big soft cheesy pillow, this is a true family favourite.  A delicious new idea using tortillas for the base and cheesy tasty tuna and egg filling. Serves 4 for $18.98*
Ingredients
5 eggs
50 g butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 jumbo sized tortilla wraps
1 small red onion, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
185 g canned tuna
1 cup grated tasty cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Brush a 24cm oven-proof pan or round baking dish with oil.
- Boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water before peeling and slicing into quarters.
- Melt the butter over a moderate heat in the same saucepan and mix in the flour, cook stirring for 2 minutes before gradually adding the milk, whisking continuously until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Cook it for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir through the mayonnaise.
- Lay a tortilla in the base of the baking dish and cover with half of the red onion, celery, tuna and sliced egg. Spoon over a third of the sauce, sprinkle with a third of the cheese, half the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with another tortilla and repeat the process.
- Finish off with a tortilla on top, spread with the sauce and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes until the top is crisp and golden.
Notes
- Tip: If you don’t have a large round baking dish then just trim the tortilla wraps and arrange the pieces in a rectangular dish eg; a lasagne dish or similar.
- BUDGET SAVING TIPS: Growing your own fresh herbs is an easy way to save money. Even if you’re not a gardener, parsley, basil, oregano etc all grow well in pots and they add loads of flavour to any dish at very little cost.
- Larger jars of mayonnaise are not always cheaper than buying multiple smaller jars. Take note of the per 100g price.Â
- This recipe includes eggs which are packed full of natural protein and essential nutrients for everyday health and wellness.
- * Based on ingredient prices available at Countdown online on 26/9/23.