Tuna Mac and Cheese Bake

Name: Tuna Mac and Cheese Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix; 1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1-1/3 cups 2% milk; 2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen peas and pearl onions; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided

You can toss your other tuna casserole recipes, 'cause this one's the ultimate! You'll love the ease of this tasty dish. —Bonnie Hord, Lee's Summit, Missouri

Ingredients

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen peas and pearl onions
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided

Directions

Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the tuna, soup, milk, peas, mushrooms and half of the fried onions.
Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 359 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.

Originally published as Tuna Mac n Cheese Bake in Simple & Delicious January/February 2009

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ChrisD1717

Dec 16, 2018

Such a good and easy dish to prepare. Also budget friendly. Will make again.
keely27

Nov 10, 2018

The base recipe is good, but I’ll definitely omit the pearl onions next time
Juptr2

Oct 2, 2015

This was really, really good! I omitted the frozen peas and threw just some pearl onions. I'll definitely make this again!
skymom747

Sep 7, 2011

Fantastic recipe!! We can't get enough of it.
corey614

Mar 31, 2011

I love this dish! It take tuna casserole to a whole new level! Bravo!!
talpos21

Feb 15, 2011

awsome! made it several times already since I got the recipe
tallteach

Nov 19, 2010

I thought this was surprisingly good...and soo easy. I made mine with turkey ham and left out the peas because I know my family preferences. The french onions give it a unique flavor. You'd never guess it started with a box of mac and cheese!
jetrek

Nov 2, 2010

Very good. A few cracks of pepper and even better!
jdaclc04

Sep 1, 2010

My husband loved it.I wasn't too crazy about the amount of peas it had in it. I will try a different veggie the next time I make it.
dingerbo

Aug 19, 2010

We loved this one... instead of tuna, we added chicken and used cheddar french fried onions! Yummy!