cheesy gooey twisted tuna casserole

Name: Cheesy Gooey Twisted Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 box(es) Kraft mac and cheese (7.25 oz each); 1 stick(s) butter, divided; 1 cup(s) sour cream; 2 can(s) light tuna in water, save water (4 oz each); 1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz); 1 can(s) diced green chiles (4 oz); 1 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 teaspoon(s) seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 can(s) peas (8.5 oz); 1/2 cup(s) Panko bread crumbs; ## OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS; Parmesan cheese; shredded cheddar cheese

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JacQue Lawson

Los Angeles, CA

Updated on Jul 21, 2016

This is not your average tuna casserole dish! My mom made a version of this when I was growing up; it's always been a favorite, and I've been making it and tweaking it for over 30 years. Easy too. Just dump everything in - no chopping! So ooey gooey cheesy, and flavorful. It's comfort food nirvana. The green chiles give it the twist. Potluck perfection and freezes well, too. I've found so many great recipes on Just a Pinch, so it's time to pay it forward by sharing one of my own favorites. I'd love to hear your feedback. Enjoy!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 boxes Kraft mac and cheese (7.25 oz each)
1 stick butter, divided
1 cup sour cream
2 cans light tuna in water, save water (4 oz each)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
1 can diced green chiles (4 oz)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can peas (8.5 oz)
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS
Parmesan cheese
shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make cheesy gooey twisted tuna casserole

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook noodles according to package. Drain. Return to the pot and leave on low heat.

Step 2

Add 6 Tbsp of butter, sour cream, tuna water, and cheese packets to the pot. Stir until butter melts. No milk needed. The sour cream and tuna water take its place.
Step 3

Add tuna, soup, cheese, chiles, and seasonings, stir well.
Step 4

Fold in peas.
Step 5

Melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Toss with 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs.
Step 6

Spread the noodle mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with the buttered Panko bread crumbs.
Step 7

Bake at 350 degrees on the top rack, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Crumbs should be nice and crunchy, but ovens vary, so check after 20 mins to make sure crumbs are not burning.
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