Miss Jean’S Tuna Casserole

This American main features Solid-pack tuna; drained, Elbow macaroni; cooked, Butter, Onion; minced, Green pepper; minced. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Baking, Microwave, Sautéing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 945.0

Description

This American main features Solid-pack tuna; drained, Elbow macaroni; cooked, Butter, Onion; minced, Green pepper; minced. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 can Solid-pack tuna; drained
8 ounce Elbow macaroni; cooked
4 tablespoon Butter
2 tablespoon Onion; minced
1 1/2 tablespoon Green pepper; minced
2 tablespoon Flour (instant)
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1 ds Pepper; generous
1 cup Milk
1/2 cup Frozen green peas; (opt)
1 can Cream of mushroom soup
1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese;

Directions

1
shredded, divided 2 sl Bread; buttered and cubed Paprika; generous
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3
Cook macaroni until tender, drain.
4
Melt butter in same pot, add onions and green pepper and saute over low heat 5 minutes.
5
Add flour, salt and pepper and stir to blend well.
6
Add milk and mushroom soup and stir over low heat until smooth.
7
Add macaroni, flaked tuna, peas and 1/2 the cheese to sauce and stir to blend well.
8
Pour into 2-quart buttered casserole, top with remaining cheese.
9
Top cheese with 2 slices battered day-old bread
10
cut in cubes, and
11
sprinkle bread with paprika generously.
12
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until nice and brown.
13
This casserole reheats easily over low heat in saucepan, or in microwave at 50%.
14
Like most casseroles, it tastes even better reheated

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 945.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42.0g65%
Saturated Fat 22.6g114%
Cholesterol 136.7mg46%
Sodium 4205.5mg176%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g29%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g52%
Sugars 8.8g
Protein 63.1g127%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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