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The Spruce / Julia Hartbeck
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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653 | Calories |
46g | Fat |
31g | Carbs |
29g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 to 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 653 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 46g | 59% |
Saturated Fat 26g | 128% |
Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
Sodium 1080mg | 47% |
Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Protein 29g | |
Calcium 495mg | 38% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
This flavorful tuna casserole is a family-pleaser you'll make again and again. Serve tuna casserole with a tossed salad for a perfect meal any day of the week.
Shredded cheddar cheese makes a tasty topping for the casserole, but feel free to use a cheddar jack blend or half American process cheese. Add extra cheese if you like!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 3 tablespoons finely minced onion
- 2 tablespoons finely minced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt or seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 7 to 10 ounces tuna, drained
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 2-quart casserole.
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Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions until tender, drain and rinse.
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Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; add chopped onions and bell pepper and sauté over low heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
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Add flour, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add milk and condensed soup and stir over low heat until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
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Add cooked drained macaroni, peas, flaked tuna, and about half of the cheese to sauce mixture, stirring constantly.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole; top with remaining shredded cheese.
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Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated.
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Scatter the crumbs over the cheese layer.
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Bake the casserole for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crumb topping is nicely browned.
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