GRANDMOTHER'S TUNA CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Grandmother's Tuna Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MessyChef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (6 3/4 ounce) can chunk tuna, drained
1 cup green peas (partially thawed)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni in lightly salted boiling water about 5-7 minute or until macaroni is aldente.
  • While macaroni is cooking, beat egg with salt, mustard in pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in cottage cheese, sour cream, milk and 1/2 of cheddar cheese. Save remaining cheese to sprinkle on top. Refrigerate.
  • Drain macaroni well and rinse with hot water. Place into 2 quart casserole and keep warm.
  • Stir egg mixture into cooked macaroni. Break tuna into chunks, carefully stir tuna into macaroni mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven 45 minute Remove cover and bake 10 minute longer or until lightly browned. Serve hot in casserole or spoon onto 6 plates.
  • This recipe is good doubled and can be frozen and re-heated in the microwave!

Md. Shakil Majumder
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I've been making this tuna casserole for years and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Mona Fakhreslam
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This tuna casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


mikesingerfan
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I made this tuna casserole for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best tuna casserole they'd ever had.


Rashid Sungura
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I added some chopped celery and onion to my tuna casserole and it gave it a nice extra flavor.


Diana Sandoval
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tuna casserole turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of tuna.


Mostafa Ismail Naserallah
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This tuna casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


Mellissa Fetters
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors all came together perfectly and it wasn't fishy at all.


Fayshal Nur
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I made this tuna casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Zack Overmeyer
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This tuna casserole is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and always ask for seconds.


Manoj Panday
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I've been making this tuna casserole for years and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


fpc._clan
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This tuna casserole is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Lady Ulce
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I made this tuna casserole for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best tuna casserole they'd ever had.


Malia Scott
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I added some chopped celery and onion to my tuna casserole and it gave it a nice extra flavor.


Shyam Harijan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my tuna casserole turned out perfectly. It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of tuna.


Salu Man
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This tuna casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna. It's also a very affordable dish to make.


allahdaita Allahdita
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The flavors all came together perfectly.


Rima Sweidan
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I made this tuna casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Tafadzwa Madende
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This tuna casserole is a family favorite. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Plus, it's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Nzekwe Emeka
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Epyc Simy
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This tuna casserole is a classic comfort food that always hits the spot. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


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