Indulge in the comforting flavors of Merills Tuna Casserole with a flaky crescent roll crust. This classic dish offers a harmonious blend of creamy tuna filling and the delightful crunch of crescent rolls. Whether you're seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal or a nostalgic culinary experience, this recipe promises to satisfy your cravings. With readily available ingredients and a simple preparation process, you'll be savoring this comforting casserole in no time.
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MERILL'S TUNA CASSEROLE WITH CRESCENT ROLL CRUST
I was an "I hate hot tuna" person before I ate this! My SIL made this for my bridal shower and it was tasty and pretty with a lattice pattern over the tuna. No soup or mushrooms in this recipe.
Provided by Oolala
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except crescent roll dough.
- Open 1 can of the crescent rolls on waxed paper and roll dough to cover bottom on a baking dish for the lower crust.
- Add tuna mixture onto the crust evenly.
- Roll out the other can of dough (won't use all) and make 1/2 inch strips to form a lattice pattern on top of the tuna like a pie.
- Set the strips over the top in a diagonal manner.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until crust is golden and puffed.
CRESCENT ROLL BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
This casserole makes a great on-the-go breakfast. Just cut into squares and serve them hot or cold. They're also good packed for lunch or for a mid-day snack.
Provided by Yoly
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain. Add Neufchatel cheese and cook and stir until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Unroll crescent rolls and place 1/2 of the rolls into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Make sure to press seams together. Top with sausage-Neufchatel cheese mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining crescent rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting into 8 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 42.1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 18.6 g, Sodium 1270.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
TUNA CRESCENT ROLLS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 1. Unroll crescent rolls.
- 2. In a medium bowl drain and flake tuna fish.
- 3. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese, onion, and 4-5 tablespoons cream of mushroom soup. Mix well
- 4. Scoop tuna mixture by heaping spoonfuls onto unrolled crescent rolls.
- 5. Re-roll crescents starting with the largest end rolling to the small end.
- 6. Grease an 8x8 in pan. Place the rolled crescents side by side.
- 7. Place in oven and cook 10-12 min or until lightly browned.
- 8. In a small saucepan add the remaining soup, cheese and a little bit of milk to thin the consistency.
- 9. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
- 10. Serve the soup mixture over crescent rolls. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
TUNA CRESCENT RING
This is really easy to throw together, and I often use it when I am too tired to fix anything else. -Julia Bivens, Martinsburg, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. On an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan, arrange triangles in a ring with points toward the outside and wide ends overlapping. Press overlapping dough to seal., In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Spoon across wide end of triangles. Fold pointed end of triangles over filling, tucking points under to form a ring (filling will be visible)., Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1044mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
SAUSAGE & CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Unroll crescent roll dough into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Seal seams and perforations. Sprinkle with sausage and cheese., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over sausage and cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 375°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.
TUNA STUFFED CRESCENT ROLL CASSEROLE
Make and share this Tuna Stuffed Crescent Roll Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pickman
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except crescent sheets. Spray non-stick spray into a line 8x8 baking pan with one crescent roll sheet. Layer tuna mixture onto the first sheet of crescent roll sheet. Top with second crescent sheet, you can press the sheet together so it will look like one continuous sheet. bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Top this with a cheese sauce or grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked tuna or canned tuna. If using canned tuna, drain it well before adding it to the casserole.
- For a creamier casserole, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- If you don't have crescent roll dough, you can use puff pastry dough instead.
- To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve the casserole with a side salad or your favorite vegetables.
Conclusion:
Merrill's Tuna Casserole with Crescent Roll Crust is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its creamy tuna filling, flaky crescent roll crust, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this tuna casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!
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