Best 8 Mandarin Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Mandarin tuna casserole is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is a great option for a weeknight meal or a potluck. The combination of mandarin oranges, tuna, and creamy sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. The casserole can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize it to your liking. Whether you are a fan of traditional tuna casserole or are looking for something new and exciting, mandarin tuna casserole is sure to please.

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

CHINESE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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I took a can of this and a can of that and well you get the idea. What came out at the end was a VERY tasty dish that even the hubby loved!

Provided by CindiJ

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (3 ounce) can mushroom stems, & pieces, drained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F and cook elbow macaroni while oven heats.
  • Drain the macaroni and mix all the ingredients together in large bowl mixing well.
  • Pour into 3 quart baking dish. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

MANDARIN TUNA CASSEROLE



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A great little tuna casserole jazzed up with cashews, chow mein noodles and Mandarin orange sections!

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 cups chow mein noodles, divided use
1 (7 ounce) can canned tuna, drained
1/2 cup cashews, toasted
1/4 cup water
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange sections, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a heated pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté green onions for 1 minute.
  • Add celery and continue sautéing for 3 minutes.
  • Add soup, half of the chow mein noodles, tuna, cashews and water; mix well.
  • Spoon into an 8-inch baking dish and sprinkle remaining noodles on top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Garnish with Mandarin orange sections.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.7, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 28.5, Sodium 933.6, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 14.7, Protein 18.1

TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a surprisingly lowfat version of the classic tuna casserole you grew up with. You make your own creamy mixture, which replaces the high-fat condensed soup in the original version. Fresh bread crumbs toast right on top of the casserole!

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings, serving size, 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 slices whole-wheat bread, crusts included
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 (10-ounce) box white mushroom, stemmed and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 1 percent milk
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 pound whole-wheat fettuccine noodles, broken into thirds and cooked according to package directions
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas, thawed
4 (6-ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place bread in food processor and pulse for 30 seconds into bread crumbs (makes about 2 1/2 to 3 cups crumbs).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and translucent, 8 minutes. Add celery and cook, stirring, until just tender, 6 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until mushrooms release their water, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour all at once and stir immediately and vigorously with a wooden spoon until flour is completely incorporated into vegetable mixture until there are no flour lumps. Add milk and broth, stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a vigorous simmer and cook, stirring, until liquid has thicke ned and reduced by about 1/2 cup, 7 to 8 minutes. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Combine cooked pasta, vegetable-liquid mixture, broccoli, peas and tuna and toss to incorporate. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch casserole. Top with bread crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes, or until crumbs are golden brown and toasted.

SUNNY'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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Sprinkling flour directly over the vegetables before adding the stock helps to thicken the mushroom filling for Sunny Anderson's casserole. Adding peas and fresh mushrooms makes the casserole a full meal that can be served on its own, or stretched further by adding a salad or a side of steamed broccoli.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dish
1 (12-ounce) bag or 4 cups egg noodles
16 ounces yellowfin or albacore tuna in oil, drained and flaked (recommended: Ortiz or Callipo)
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded Irish Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon whole dried thyme
1/2 cup chopped onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 pint heavy cream
3 cups panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 375degrees F. Butter a 13- by 9-inch ovenproof dish or lasagna dish and set aside.
  • Cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package directions for al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and immediately place the noodles in a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain and then pour the pasta into a large bowl with the tuna, peas and both cheeses. Toss to combine.
  • In a large pan with straight sides, add the 2 tablespoons butter, the olive oil, onions and thyme. Season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook on medium heat until the onions are tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook gently until tender and darkened, about 5 minutes more. Add the Worcestershire sauce and horseradish, and then sprinkle the flour over the entire pan. Stir to help the flour soak into the vegetables and cook a minute more to lose the flour taste. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken stock. Cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes, and then slowly stir in the heavy cream. Simmer until the cream is thickened slightly, about 4 minutes more. Taste and season with salt if needed. Pour the mushroom sauce over the prepared noodles in the large bowl and quickly stir to combine. Immediately pour into the prepared dish.
  • For the topping: In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and olive oil. Season with a sprinkle of salt and a grind or two of pepper. Stir until the crumbs soak up the oil evenly. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the dish and place, uncovered, in the oven until the sides are bubbly and the top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let it rest 5 minutes before serving.

MANDARIN TUNA SALAD



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Elizabeth Kennedy of Dover, Delaware gives tuna salad a twist by adding crisp apple pieces and tangy mandarin oranges. "Every summer I get requests from my husband and daughters to make this dish," she notes. "There's never any left over."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (9 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained
1 cup chopped apple
1 cup diced celery
1 cup Miracle Whip
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the oranges, tuna, apple and celery. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, lemon juice and salt; fold into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA CASSEROLE



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Break out a family favorite: tuna casserole. The traditional comfort food is great for serving large groups. In our tuna casserole recipe, we cut the sauce with chicken broth, but there's enough milk to make this casserole feel indulgent.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound tubetti or elbow macaroni
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced small
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions (it will be undercooked). Drain. In a small bowl, toss together panko, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil.
  • In pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add flour and whisk to coat onion with flour. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in pasta, tuna, and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer tuna mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with panko mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and crust is golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TUNA CASSEROLE



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A tuna pasta bake with a twist. The kids will LOVE this one and can help making it.

Provided by harley121202

Time 35m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to moderate or about 180c.
  • Firstly, cook the tagliatelli as per the packet instructions in boiling salted water. Meanwhile, quarter the mushrooms and fry off for 5 mins or so in a large pan just to brown a little. Then add the soup, refill the can with the milk and add to the pan. Mix well then add the flaked tuna and peas (there is no need to defrost the peas as the heat of the sauce will defrost them in no time at all). Heat for a few mins until the sauce is heated through. Then add 2 packs of the crisps and mix in gently so as not to break them up too much.
  • When the pasta is cooked and al dente drain and mix through the sauce. Add to a large ovenproof casserole and put the remaining 4 packs of crisps over the top so it is completely covered. place ijn the oven for 10-15 mins or until the crisps are starting to brown. Serve with a little salt and LOTS of vinegar (if you are brave enough, its better with chilli vinegar)

EASY MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE



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This dish is super easy. It is also a very hearty delicious bowl of comfort food. The guys in my house loved it. I loved this recipe but I used cream of mushroom soup and added the cheese into the casserole. I also melted butter and added bread crumbs to the top before baking, then sprinkle top lightly with dill seasoning. The resulting casserole was very creamy and flavorful.

Provided by Lorene Rohrbaugh

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return macaroni to pot.
  • Stir 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, and powdered cheese from envelope into the cooked macaroni. Stir cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and 1/2 cup milk into the macaroni and cheese. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese and parsley.
  • Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and dill in a small bowl; sprinkle over Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumb topping is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 881.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality canned tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil and has no added salt.
  • Drain the tuna well before adding it to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from becoming watery.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to the casserole for extra flavor and nutrition. Some good options include celery, onion, carrots, and peas.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole. This will give it a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Top the casserole with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before baking. This will give it a crispy topping.
  • Bake the casserole at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to keep the tuna moist and prevent it from becoming dry.

Conclusion:

Mandarin tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its creamy sauce, tender tuna, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mandarin tuna casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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