tuna casserole
My family's favorite.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni, elbow
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons better than bullion chicken
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 cans tuna, packed in water, drained
- saltine cracker crumbs
How To Make tuna casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven 350 degrees and spray casserole dish with cooking spray. In large sauce pan boil the elbow macaroni until just done. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain macaroni set aside. Stir the chicken bullion in pasta water so it will dissolve.
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Step 2In same sauce pan melt butter, combine spices and add to butter. Stir for a minute and then add flour and stir for one minute more.
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Step 3Add milk to the chicken stock and whisk the mixture continuously into the roux mixture. Whisk until it starts to thicken.
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Step 4Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cup of cheese and stir until melted. Add tuna and stir.
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Step 5Add macaroni to the casserole dish and pour tuna/cheese mixture over it. Stir until thoroughly combined. Top with remaining cheese and cracker crumbs. Using a hand grater grate some butter over cracker crumbs.
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Step 6Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and sides are bubbly.
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