RETRO TUNA CASSEROLE

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My husband and I were trying to decide what to have for dinner today, which is Ash Wednesday. We tossed around a few dinner ideas; actually I was doing all the tossing--his response was always the same: he wanted a cheeseburger. I'm not suggesting this casserole tastes like a cheeseburger, but each time he opened his mouth at...

Provided by CHRISTINE REARDON

Categories     Casseroles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c uncooked shells
1/4 c butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp sea salt (i use coarse crystals)
1/4 tsp ground pepper (i love mccormick's black peppercorn grinder)
1/4 c flour
1 3/4 c milk
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese or american cheese, shredded; or, if using a block, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 c frozen peas
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 can(s) solid white tuna (5 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook macaroni as directed on box. Cook and stir butter, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until onion is slightly tender. Stir in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted; add tuna and peas.
  • 2. Place macaroni in ungreased 2 quart casserole. Stir cheese sauce into macaroni. Sprinkle bread crumbs (I love Progresso's Panko bread crumbs) over top. Bake, uncovered, in 375 degree oven for about 30 minutes.
  • 3. This goes nicely with a green salad on the side. And a glass of wine, if the mood dictates...

Nadaan Bacha
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This casserole is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat.


Coker Maada Dixion
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I like to add a little bit of spice to this dish by adding some diced jalapeños.


Shrawan Chaulagain
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Victor Vincent
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I love the combination of tuna, cheese, and noodles in this casserole.


Habi Ba
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This dish is comfort food at its best.


Darrell Mirkin
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite.


Vuyo Shoba
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Jt Knox
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


Chdiebere Sabastine
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The tuna casserole turned out perfectly! It was creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor.


Kabari Bariture Manfred36
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


mst momena
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This tuna casserole is a classic dish that never fails to please. It's easy to make and always a hit with my family.