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Grandma Daly's Tuna and Tater Casserole

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)40.6442
Energy (kCal)1041.96
Carbohydrates (g)108.7053
Total fats (g)54.1282
  • Cuisine

    North American >> US >> US

  • Dietary Style

  • Preparation Time

    Cooking Time - 45 minutes, Preparation Time - 15 minutes

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. 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. | 2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. | 3. 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. | 4. Sprinkle in the flour and and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook and stir for about 1 minute, whisking out any lumps. | 5. Whisk in the milk until the mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes. | 6. Flake the tuna, then stir it into the white sauce along with the potatoes, carrots, and peas. Season with salt and black pepper. | 7. Transfer the tuna mixture to the prepared baking dish. | 8. Mix 1/4 cup of melted butter with the crackers together in a bowl. | 9. Sprinkle the cracker mixture over the tuna and potatoes. | 10. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    potato 2 peeled cubed - - - -
    carrot 4 peeled cubed 209.92 49.0496 4.7616 1.2288
    butter 1/4 cup 342.0 15.714 10.686 28.8
    onion 1/2 chopped 14.0 3.2689999999999997 0.385 0.035
    garlic 2 cloves crushed 8.94 1.9836 0.3816 0.03
    purpose flour 3 tablespoons - - - -
    milk 3 cups 446.52 34.9896 23.058000000000003 23.9364
    tuna 2 cans drained - - - -
    pea 1/2 cup 20.58 3.6995 1.3719999999999999 0.098
    butter 1/4 cup melted 342.0 15.714 10.686 28.8
    buttery cracker 1 sleeve crushed round - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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