Best 9 Cajun Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Cajun tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of tuna, rice, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, it is a hearty and flavorful dish that will please the whole family. The spices in the Cajun seasoning give the casserole a unique and flavorful kick, while the rice and vegetables add texture and nutrition. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a comforting dish to warm you up on a cold night, Cajun tuna casserole is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN TUNA BAKE



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My husband told me he was hungry for tuna one night, and I threw this together real quick. It was a sure fire hit that night.

Provided by Skipps Kitchen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) packages cajun chicken-flavored ramen noodles
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (16 ounce) can tuna
1/3-1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup French's French fried onions
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • crush ramen noodles, and set aside.
  • In small bowl combine Soup, Sour cream, seasoning packets from Ramen, and Tuna.
  • Fold in Ramen Noodles and Peas.
  • Spread Mixture in an 8 inch square pan.
  • Cover and bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Spread Frenches onions overtop and bake about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 993.4, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 2161.6, Carbohydrate 113.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 47.2

CAJUN TUNA CASSEROLE



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Categories     Fish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

8 oz. Dry Farfalle pasta
12 oz. fresh or frozen (thawed) tuna steaks
2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For The Sauce -
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz. sliced button mushrooms
1 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
3 cups milk
1 jar sliced pimientos, drained (4 oz.)
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
kosehr salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping -
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 3 qt casserole dish with non-stick spray. Cook farfalle in a pot of boiling water according to package. Drain pasta and set aside. Pat tuna dry with paper towels. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over both sides of steak. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add tuna. Cook until tuna is blackened about 2 minutes per side. When tuna is cool break into chunks. Melt butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, onion, celery thyme and cayenne. Cook stirring until vegetables are tender about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add sherry and soy sauce, cook until liquid evaproates. Whisk in milk bring mto boil, cook until sauce thisckens 2-3 minute4s. Stir in pimientos and parmesan. Combine farfalle, sauce and tuna in large bowl, season with slat and pepper pour into prepared dish. Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet add crumbs toast until brown. Stir in parsley, spread crumbs over tuna mixture bake until brown 30 minutes.

CAJUN BEEF CASSEROLE



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Your little ones who refuse to eat veggies won't complain one bit when you bring this cheesy casserole with a cornbread crust to the table. For picky eaters, try using less Cajun seasoning. -Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 pound ground beef
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare cornbread batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, vegetables, tomato paste and seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Pour over batter. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with onions., Freeze option: Omit onion topping. Cool baked casserole; wrap and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°; bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°. Sprinkle cooked casserole with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 916mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Dinner has never been easier than with this updated classic tuna casserole. Full of pantry staples, the dish comes together quickly. Make the casserole sauce, pour it over your favorite noodles, top it with cheese, and bake it off for a new weeknight staple.

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
2 cups peas, canned, drained
1 cup carrot, drained
4 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions and drained
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup butter crackers, crumbled
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, flour, Italian seasoning, and salt and cook for another minute, until thickened.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once the mixture has thickened, 10-12 minutes, stir in the peas, carrots, and tuna.
  • Spread the cooked egg noodles in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce over pasta in the pan and stir to combine. Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese and stir to incorporate. Spread the casserole in an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.
  • In a small bowl, use a fork to mix together the cracker crumbs, Parmesan, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and bubbling.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams

CAJUN BACON TUNA PASTA BAKE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 23

12 oz. rotini cooked al dente (don't overcook!)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 cups milk (I use lowfat)
2-4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 pieces cooked turkey bacon (or regular), crumbled
1 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1/2 cup petite frozen peas, thawed
1 5.0 oz can Starkist Albacore Tuna, drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
3/4 cups cheddar cheese + 3 tablespoons, divided
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • 1.Preheat oven to 375F degrees. 2.Melt butter in olive oil over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add red onions and sauté 2 minutes. Add red and green bell peppers and saute 1 minute. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and saute 30 seconds. Sprinkle in flour and cook while stirring for 3 minutes, or until raw flour smell is gone. 3.Turn heat to low and slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth, then milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Turn heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Stir in Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper and continue to simmer until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in bacon, tomatoes, peas and tuna until combined and heated through. 4.Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted. Stir in pasta until well coated, adding an additional 1/4+ chicken broth if sauce has become too thick. For an even creamier pasta, stir in ½ cup sour cream (optional). Pour half of pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheddar cheese (or more for extra cheesiness) then remaining pasta. 5.Stir 3 tablespoons cheddar cheese (or more for extra cheesiness) and 1/4 panko breadcrumbs together and sprinkle over top of pasta. Lightly spray the top with nonstick baking spray and bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted then broil until panko is golden

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

GOLDEN TUNA CASSEROLE



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Mushrooms, green peppers and onion are added to boxed macaroni and cheese in this comforting take on the classic tuna bake. "It is a delicious, hearty and quick-to-fix dinner," writes Helen Suter from Golconda, Illinois. "I serve it with a tossed salad and hot rolls."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese mix
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

  • Set aside the cheese sauce packet. In a saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. , In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper in butter. Return macaroni to the pan. Add milk and contents of cheese sauce packet; stir until smooth. Stir in the soup, tuna, mushrooms and pimientos., Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



Chef John's Tuna Noodle Casserole image

I consider this the king of comfort food casseroles. What I love about this recipe, other than that it is simple and easy, is that it doesn't require the traditional can of cream of mushroom soup--but it still has the same amount of creamy, decadent goodness that every casserole should. Serve this with a green salad on the side.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup finely diced yellow onion
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups cold milk
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) package dry egg noodles
2 (5.5 ounce) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained and crumbled, or to taste
¾ cup frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup plain bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until it starts to soften up and turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, reducing heat if needed.
  • Pour in cold milk and whisk for 1 minute. Raise heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and comes to a simmer. Remove from heat, whisk in Cheddar cheese, and reserve until needed.
  • Fill a large pot with water and remaining salt and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles for 5 minutes. Drain well and add to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the reserved sauce, followed by tuna, peas, cayenne, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix with a spatula until evenly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil together in a small bowl until combined and resembling wet sand. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 808.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

SPICY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna casserole with a spicy twist! Created as a variation on a recipe found at kraftfoods.com My Recipe #252065 is simple and delicious and can be a real money saver!

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked small shell pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can tuna
1 tablespoon curry powder (see Easy Homemade Curry Powder)
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted water and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix mayonnaise and milk together in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • To this base, add cooked pasta, cheese, tuna, curry powder, and peas and mix well. Sprinkle almonds over the top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.9, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 351.3, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 20.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that your casserole is flavorful and delicious.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. Tuna is a delicate fish that can easily become dry and overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque in the center.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make tuna casserole, so feel free to add your own personal touches.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or soup for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Cajun tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and flavorful vegetables, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Cajun tuna casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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