Tuna macaroni casserole is a classic dish that is both comforting and easy to make. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a potluck or party. The combination of tuna, macaroni, cheese, and vegetables makes this dish a delicious and satisfying meal. There are many different ways to make tuna macaroni casserole, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more modern, there is a tuna macaroni casserole recipe out there for everyone.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EASY MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE
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
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE
This dish is so easy to fix, and the flavor is better than any tuna helper I've ever tried. It was a staple when I was in college since a box of macaroni and cheese and a can of tuna cost so little. -Suzanne Zick, Osceola, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in soup, tuna and milk. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, parsley. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
TUNA MACARONI CASSEROLE
This is the only tuna mac recipe I have made for over 20+ years. If you like a tuna casserole then just make it! You'll be glad you did. I promise.
Provided by Pot Scrubber
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook and drain macaroni. If using the optional chopped celery, boil it with the pasta.
- In a bowl blend together the soup, milk, mayo, and dry mustard.
- Stir in cheese, tuna, and pimiento.
- Gently fold in macaroni/spaghetti and transfer into a 2 quart 8X8 inch casserole dish.
- Combine crumbs, butter, and paprika and sprinkle evenly on top.
- Bake uncovered at 350 for 30-35 minutes or so. When the crumbs are a pretty color and the juices are bubbling around the edges your casserole is done.
SOUTHWEST TUNA MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
I made this recipe last night with things that I had on-hand, I must say that I had no leftovers -- from my kids to their friends, me and Pube....We all loved this! It's so easy that I'm a bit embarrassed to post...But it's one of our new favorites!
Provided by Stacky5
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions to "al dente", then drain and rinse with cool water, and let drain again.
- Meanwhile, combine soup, mayonnaise and milk, and stir until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and slightly grease a 2 quart glass baking dish.
- Mix macaroni, soup mixture, cheddar cheese, salt & pepper, and flaked tuna thoroughly in a large bowl.
- Pour mixture into baking dish, sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on top, and then dot with margarine on top.
- Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
BROCCOLI AND TUNA MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is what happened the night before we left for vacation when there was not a fresh veggie in the house, The milk was very low and no thawed meat. Instead of running to the store, I did a pantry casserole. Definitely not too healthy, but it is pretty darn good!
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare shells and cheese dinner according to package direction; drain but do not rinse.
- Return cooked shells to hot pot.
- Add in liquid cheese packet (from the shells & cheese dinner), condensed soup, milk, tuna, thawed broccoli, onion and garlic powder.
- Gently stir to mix well.
- Pour into a casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter and breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the buttery breadcrumbs on top of the casserole.
- Bake; uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
TUNA-MACARONI CASSEROLE
I found this in a casserole cookbook circa 1964. I "tweaked" it some. My kids loved it. My daughter makes it for her family too. Serve with lightly sauteed veggies and coleslaw
Provided by pigtailone
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sauté the onion lightly in hot fat.
- Gradually stir in the soup and the milk.
- Fold in the tuna, season to taste, and add half the cheese.
- Mix the macaroni and the tuna mixture, put in a greased casserole dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake 10-15 minutes in the oven at 350ºF or until the cheese is melted and the casserole bubbly.
SOUTHWEST TUNA MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE
This is one of my "favorite" tuna casserole recipes! It was Stacky5 at food.com who originally posted the recipe, but I did modify the recipe somewhat. I substituted one can of soup for another, plus I added a bit more of the macaroni. I really liked this dish reheated the next day in the microwave, as it was still nice and...
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Grease the inside of one 2-1/2 quart casserole baking dish; set dish aside.
- 2. Cook macaroni according to package directions to "al dente" (9 to 11 minutes). Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water, then drain again.
- 3. While the macaroni is cooking, in a large bowl combine together, the soup, milk, and mayonnaise. Then stir in the shredded cheese, pepper, and tuna. (If desired, sprinkle in a bit of salt.)
- 4. Stir in the cooked macaroni, then pour the mixture in the casserole baking dish.
- 5. Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly on top, then pour the melted butter over the bread crumbs.
- 6. Place casserole (uncovered) in a 350 degree oven, and bake for 30-35 minutes. (I baked mine for 35 minutes.)
- 7. Once heated through, remove from the oven and serve immediately.
- 8. *Note: Whenever I make this casserole, I always use Rotini pasta, and use 3 cups, which I cook anywhere from 10-11 minutes. Also, if I don't have a can of Fiesta Nacho Cheese Soup on hand, but have a can of cheddar cheese soup, I'll use that, and I'll only use a half soup can of milk, plus a half soup can of mild salsa. I'll also substitute shredded Mexican cheese for the cheddar.
Tips:
- Use a good quality tuna. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Use a creamy sauce. This will help to bind the casserole together and make it more flavorful.
- Add some vegetables. This will help to add nutrition and flavor to the casserole.
- Top the casserole with cheese. This will help to brown the top of the casserole and make it more appealing.
- Serve the casserole hot. This is the best way to enjoy it.
Conclusion:
Tuna macaroni casserole is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. There are many different variations of this dish, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a tuna macaroni casserole that is sure to be a hit.
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