Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Add the sliced leek and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for 1 minute until the mixture bubbles and forms a roux.
- Gradually add the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to stir until all the milk is incorporated and the sauce boils and thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard until well combined. Add the drained and flaked tuna, frozen peas, frozen corn, and baby spinach. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until warmed through and the spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the green onions and 1 cup of the shredded cheese blend. Continue to stir for 1 minute until the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Transfer the tuna mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Arrange the thinly sliced potatoes over the tuna mixture, slightly overlapping them to create an even layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the potatoes.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and tender, and the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. If desired, broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispness.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the casserole to set.
Notes
For an even quicker prep, you can use pre-sliced potatoes if available, though they are often more expensive. Ensure your potatoes are sliced uniformly thin for even cooking.
If you don't have leeks, a finely diced yellow onion can be used as a budget-friendly alternative. Cook it until very soft before adding the flour.
