Best 2 Quick And Easy Tuna Casserole Recipes
Tuna casserole is considered by many people to be comfort food. It has a rich history, dating back to the early 1900s. This dish has been a favorite in American families for generations due to its convenience, budget-friendliness, and crowd-pleasing flavors. If you're looking for a quick and easy tuna casserole recipe that will provide you with a comforting and satisfying meal, we've got you covered! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you'll have a delicious tuna casserole on your table in no time.
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QUICK AND EASY TUNA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles and frozen peas. Cook until noodles are al dente, drain well. Return noodles and peas to the pot.
- Mix soup, tuna fish, onions, processed cheese and pepper into the pot. Stir constantly until all of the ingredients are well mixed and the cheese has melted. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 111.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1828.1 mg, Sugar 9.9 g
QUICK AND EASY STOVE-TOP TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE
This recipe is as easy as making a box of macaroni and cheese (almost), and it's a one dish comfort meal. I've been making this as long as I can remember, and don't think I ever had a recipe for it. When I made it this week, I looked to see if it was posted, and I could only find recipes with "cream of whatever" soup or sour cream, and most of them required baking in the oven. This recipe is creamy and delicious from the simple bechamel (white) sauce. This is a flexible recipe, too. I love to use a generous amount of a mixed pepper blend, freshly ground, for seasoning because I don't like bland food. I've also used lemon pepper seasoning, and/or freshly snipped chives and parsley. It's up to you to choose your favorite seasoning or herbs to go nicely with the tuna. Tuna noodle casserole is one of the most popular American casseroles, and is common is any region of the U.S.
Provided by PanNan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the egg noodles.
- During the last few minutes add the frozen peas to the simmering noodles; then drain.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour, and continue whisking for about 2 minutes or until the flour butter mixture starts to turn a beige color (a very light colored roux).
- Continue whisking and slowly add 1 of the cups of milk, incorporating the liquid as you whisk; then add the remaining 1 cup of milk.
- Let it come to a gentle boil, stirring regularly to keep from burning on the bottom of the pan as it thickens.
- When it's thick enough to coat a spoon and leave a strip behind where you ran your finger through the coating on the spoon, it's ready to add the drained tuna.
- Break up the solid tuna chunks with a fork and mix throughout the sauce.
- Add the salt, pepper, and any seasonings or herbs.
- Pour the tuna sauce over the noodles and peas, and serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil or soybean oil.
- Flake the tuna well before adding it to the casserole. This will help to ensure that the tuna is evenly distributed throughout the dish.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the casserole. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Use a creamy sauce in the casserole. This will help to bind the ingredients together and make the casserole moist and flavorful.
- Top the casserole with a crunchy topping. This could be a breadcrumb topping, a cracker topping, or a potato chip topping.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through and that the flavors have had a chance to meld.
Conclusion:
Tuna casserole is a quick and easy dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It is a great way to use up leftover tuna, and it is also a delicious and satisfying meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a tuna casserole that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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