Tuna Melt Mac & Cheese From A Box
Tuna melt mac and cheese from a box is a cross between the classic cheesy pasta dish and tuna noodle casserole. This hearty recipe is a family favorite that can be on your table in minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 362kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box Kraft deluxe white cheddar mac and cheese discard included herb packet
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup half & half
- 1 can albacore tuna (in water) lightly drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup French's fried onions
- fresh parsley leaves for garnish
- chopped tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Add the butter to a large skillet set over medium heat. When melted, add the onion and celery to the skillet. Sauté until softened.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup and half & half to the skillet, and stir to evenly incorporate with the sautéed veggies.
- Add the shredded cheddar and the cheese sauce packet included with the pasta to the skillet, again stirring to combine.
- Add the tuna to the skillet, stirring to evenly incorporate. Remove the skillet from heat, and set aside.
- Drain the cooked pasta, then transfer the hot pasta to the skillet. Stir together until everything's combined and creamy.
- Lightly spray a small casserole dish with nonstick spray, and then transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to it. Spread it out into an even layer.
- Sprinkle the fried onions evenly out overtop.
- Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes. After baking, let the macaroni rest for 5-10 minutes to set up.
- Top with fresh parsley leaves and chopped tomatoes, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you can't find the white cheddar version, the regular cheddar cheese flavored Kraft Deluxe flavor will work!
- Don't squeeze your can of tuna to death when draining, you want a little bit of the water to remain for flavoring.
- Don't have cream of mushroom? Cream of chicken, onion, celery, or cheddar cheese all work too.
- I use a Dutch oven when making this dish to keep it all in one pot, reducing clean up.
- For added veggies, stir in a cup of frozen peas right before you stir in the tuna.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 2mg