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Creamy baked pasta casserole with breadcrumbs and green onions; comfort food recipe.

Tuna Macaroni Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 cans tuna in water (5 ounces) drained
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10 1/2 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2/3 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup crushed potato chips or bread crumbs optional
  • Green onions chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
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  • Add cooked macaroni, peas, chopped onion, celery, and half the shredded cheddar to the bowl. Stir gently to combine.
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  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
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  • If using, sprinkle crushed potato chips or bread crumbs evenly over the cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
  • Allow the casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions.
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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 533mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Tuna Macaroni Casserole
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