Best 10 Cheesy Tuna Dinner Recipes

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Do you have a can of tuna and a handful of cheese in your pantry, but don't know what to do with them? If so, you're in luck! With these two ingredients and a few pantry staples, you can whip up a cheesy tuna dinner that is both satisfying and easy to make. Whether you are cooking for a family of four or just looking for a quick and tasty meal for one, there is a cheesy tuna recipe to suit your needs. So, let your culinary creativity shine as you embark on this delightful journey of flavors, textures, and cheesy goodness.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A great quick snack for hungry people in a hurry. Crisp muffins, creamy tuna salad and bubbly melted cheese on top.

Provided by sal

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
⅓ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
4 English muffins, split and toasted
8 slices ripe tomato
8 slices Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil.
  • In a bowl, mix together tuna, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spread tuna mixture onto the toasted muffin halves and place them on a baking sheet. Top each half with a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese.
  • Broil until cheese is melted, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

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

IMPOSSIBLY EASY CHEESY TUNA PIE



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Enjoy the great taste of tuna casserole in a delicious pie. The creamy surprise comes from tiny cubes of cream cheese.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shredded process sharp American cheese (4 ounces)
1/3 cup frozen green peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 can (5 oz) tuna, well drained
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch pie plate.
  • In pie plate, mix American cheese, peas, onions, tuna and pimientos. Top with cream cheese cubes. Stir together remaining ingredients with fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes clean (some cheese may adhere to knife). Cool 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg

CHEESY TUNA NOODLES



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Not only is this dish delicious, it's economical, too! I serve it once a month.-Tamara Duggan, O'Fallon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/3 cup whole milk
1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, place onion in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. dish; dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1-2 minutes longer, stirring every 30 seconds. , In a bowl, combine soup and milk; stir in tuna and cheeses. Pour over onion. Drain noodles; add to tuna mixture and mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1049mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHEESY TUNA AND VEGGIE SKILLET



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Satisfy hearty appetites with this easy tuna casserole skillet with extra cheese and red bell pepper.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 3/4 cups milk
1 1/4 cups hot water
1 box Tuna Helper™ tuna cheesy pasta
2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
1 cup frozen sweet peas
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
3/4 cup French-fried onions (from 2.8-oz can)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bell pepper; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper is tender.
  • Add milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and tuna. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in frozen peas; cover and simmer 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
  • Top with cheese; cover and let stand 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with French-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESY TUNA MAC



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"What could be easier than dressing up a boxed macaroni and cheese mix with tuna and canned soup?" asks Stephani Martin of Macomb, Michigan. "This comforting casserole is a snap to fix, and my two boys gobble it up. You can vary the soup and veggies to suit your family's tastes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (7-1/2 ounces) macaroni and cheese mix
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
3/4 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon process cheese sauce

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in the milk, butter and contents of cheese packet. Add the soup, tuna, peas, onion and cheese sauce. , Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

15 MINUTE CHEESY TUNA DINNER



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All you need to make this cheesy tuna and rice dinner are six on-hand ingredients and 15 minutes. Practically ready before they can ask what's for dinn...

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1-1/2 cups milk
2 cans (6 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1/4 lb. (4 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut up

Steps:

  • Mix soup and milk in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Add tuna and peas; mix well. Return to boil.
  • Stir in rice and VELVEETA; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes. Stir until VELVEETA is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 1270 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 29 g

CHEESY TUNA NOODLE SKILLET



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Make and share this Cheesy Tuna Noodle Skillet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Michelle_My_Belle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3 cups pasta (Bite sized, rotini or cavatappi, uncooked)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna (drained, broken into chunks)
3 cups frozen peas and carrots
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (Shredded)

Steps:

  • BRING water to boil in large deep skillet or saucepan on high heat.
  • Stir in pasta.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover.
  • Simmer 9 minute or just until pasta is tender and liquid is almost completely absorbed. (Do not drain.)
  • ADD soup, tuna, vegetables, thyme and dill; stir.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minute or until thickened and heated through.
  • STIR in cheese.
  • Jazz It Up: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
  • Variation: Substitute frozen chopped broccoli for the peas and carrots. Or substitute 3/4 cup (4 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Ham, chopped, or 2 cups chopped leftover cooked chicken for the tuna. You can also use any flavor of condensed cream soup you have on hand.

CHEESY SKILLET TUNA CASSEROLE



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Found this recipe on grouprecipes.com to replace the Tuna Helper - Cheesy Pasta box dinner. It's supposed to be a take on "Campbell's "Tuna & Pasta Cheddar Melt."

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken broth
3 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
2 tablespoons Italian bread, crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat broth to a boil in skillet. Add noodles and cook until just tender, stirring often. The broth will be almost gone. Do not drain.
  • Stir in soup, milk, tuna, and cheese until incorporated.
  • Once cheese is melted, add peas and heat through.
  • Mix bread crumbs with butter. Sprinkle on top and heat another 5 minutes.

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A tasty change from cheese on toast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g can tuna , whatever type you've got in the cupboard
½ a bunch of spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3thick slices of granary or wholemeal bread
50g cheddar , coarsely grated
generous pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is canned in water or olive oil, and check for labels that indicate sustainable fishing practices.
  • Choose the right pasta: A firm pasta like penne or macaroni works well in this dish, as it can hold the sauce and tuna well.
  • Season well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs, spices, and seasonings to your dish. This will help to enhance the flavor of the tuna and pasta.
  • Don't overcook the tuna: Tuna is a delicate fish that can quickly become dry and tough if overcooked. Cook it just until it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, carrots, or peas. This will make it a more complete and nutritious meal.
  • Serve immediately: Cheesy tuna pasta is best served hot and fresh. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cheesy tuna pasta is a quick, easy, and affordable meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and flavorful tuna, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give cheesy tuna pasta a try.

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