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
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

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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.

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

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