Tuna Puffs

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A classic, comforting recipe for individual tuna puffs, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. These savory bites are baked in a water bath to ensure a delicate, custard-like texture.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins50 mins2 hours6-8 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Individual baking cups
  • Baking pan

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4EggsLightly beaten
2 cupsBread crumbsSoft
1 tspSaltNone
1 tbspPrepared mustardNone
1 tbspOnionMinced
2 cupsMilkNone
1 canTunaChunk style
1 cupMushroom soupCondensed
2 tbspButterMelted

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Early in the day, combine the 4 eggs, 2 cups bread crumbs, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp prepared mustard, 1 tbsp onion, 2 cups milk, 1 can tuna, 1 cup mushroom soup, and 2 tbsp butter in a large bowl.
  2. Pour the mixture into 6 or 8 individual cups and chill in the refrigerator.

Baking

  1. 50 minutes before serving, preheat the oven.
  2. Set the cups in a pan of warm water.
  3. Bake until the puffs are set and firm to the touch.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The mixture can be prepared early in the day and chilled in the individual cups until ready to bake.


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