How to Make Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to quick and easy weeknight dinners, there's nothing quite like a comforting casserole to satisfy the whole family. And if you're a fan of tuna and pasta, then you're in for a treat with this Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal on the table in no time.

This casserole is a perfect way to use up pantry staples like canned tuna and macaroni, and the addition of creamy sauce a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 (10.5 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 (Optional)
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Preheat the 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 the pot.
  • Stir in 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, and the envelope of powdered cheese from the package. Add mushroom soup, tuna, and 1/2 cup milk; stir to combine. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese and parsley.
  • Mix bread crumbs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and dill in a small bowl; sprinkle over Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    438 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 882mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 240mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 308mg