Best 6 Wacky Mac Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Craving a comforting and indulgent meal? Look no further than wacky mac tuna casserole, a delightful culinary creation that combines the beloved flavors of macaroni and cheese with the protein-packed goodness of tuna. This innovative dish is a true culinary adventure, satisfying the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of wacky mac tuna casserole, exploring the ingredients, preparation methods, and tips for creating the perfect casserole that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE



Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole image

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

MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE



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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

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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



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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

8 ounces elbow macaroni (can also use 1/2 a package of spaghetti noodles broken into thirds)
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional but nice)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 cup shredded cheese (plus a handful more to sprinkle on top if you want)
10 ounces tuna, well drained and squeezed dry (two five ounce cans of tuna)
4 tablespoons of minced jarred roasted red peppers or 4 tablespoons of jarred pimientos
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or 1 cup of panko crumbs are REALLY nice if you have them on hand)
4 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon paprika

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.

EASY PEASY TUNA MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This is an easy tuna casserole to make. My kids and husband love it. I found a low-fat version of this on the Weight Watchers Boards and tweaked it to full-fat version.

Provided by cheesygiraffe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces macaroni
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1 (15 ounce) can peas, drained
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Spray 8x12 pan.
  • Boil macaroni according to package directions. Drain water from it.
  • Mix all the ingredients together, reserving a small amount of cheese.
  • Spread mixture into pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 422.6, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 16.2

DELUXE TUNA MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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Give tuna mac and cheese casserole deluxe flavor with a crushed cracker-butter topping. Bake this Deluxe Tuna Mac and Cheese Casserole until delicious, and get ready to hand out the recipe to everyone at the potluck or family gathering.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can (6 oz.) tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup milk
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup crushed round buttery crackers
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add vegetables, tuna, milk and cheddar cheese; mix well.
  • Spoon into greased 1-1/2-quart casserole dish. Toss cracker crumbs with butter; sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

KRAFT® MAC AND CHEESE TUNA CASSEROLE



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I call this a classic tuna casserole because it is made with a boxed macaroni and cheese and the basic ingredients we all grew up with. This is comfort food at it's best, my two favorites mixed together. This is so good that I took a picture of it after having it for dinner and decided it should be shared on my favorite recipe site. You will love it too.

Provided by Nancy D'Olivo Graham

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)
¼ cup butter
¾ cup milk
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 ⅓ cups French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in macaroni from the box and cook for 7 minutes. Drain macaroni, then rinse under cold water and drain again. Set cheese sauce packet aside.
  • Melt butter in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and cheese sauce packet; mix well. Stir in condensed soup and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine drained macaronis, peas, and tuna in a bowl. Fold in the cheesy soup mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then sprinkle French-fried onions over top. Bake until onions are brown and cheese is melted, another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1012.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tips:

  • Make sure to use a large enough casserole dish to accommodate all of the ingredients. A 9x13 inch dish is a good size.
  • If you don't have any tuna, you can substitute cooked chicken or ground beef.
  • For a cheesier casserole, add an extra cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  • If you like a little spice, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the casserole.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the casserole for 30-35 minutes, or until it is bubbly and hot.

Conclusion:

Wacky Mac Tuna Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover macaroni and tuna. The casserole is cheesy, creamy, and satisfying, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Wacky Mac Tuna Casserole a try.

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