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Tuna casserole topped with Panko crumb mix in red oval baking dish.

Classic Tuna Casserole

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna casserole, casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Laureen King
Classic Tuna Casserole is easy to make.  A great economical dish that will have your kids loving tuna!
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Ingredients

  • 4 oz macaroni dry (or any pasta you like)
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cans solid tuna 7 oz tins
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni as per package instructions. Do not over-cook, you want the pasta al dente.
  • In a large bowl blend the soup, milk, mayonnaise and dry mustard together.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese and tuna.
  • Fold in the cooked macaroni.
  • Spread into a greased casserole baking dish. I use butter to grease the casserole dish.
  • Using a fork combine the breadcrumbs, paprika and melted butter.
  • Sprinkle on top of the tuna mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 350ยบ F oven for 40 - 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2mg