Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole
Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole bakes up rich and comforting with tender pasta, flaky tuna, and a savory mushroom sauce, all under a buttery, golden breadcrumb topping. Cheddar melts into the mix for a gooey finish, while dill and parsley add a fresh lift. It’s a crowd-pleasing weeknight bake perfect for cozy family dinners or potlucks.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 8 minutes. Drain and return the macaroni to the pot.
- 3
Stir in 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, and the envelope of powdered cheese from the package. Add the mushroom soup, tuna, and 1/2 cup milk; stir to combine. Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the Cheddar cheese and parsley.
- 4
Combine the bread crumbs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and dill in a small bowl; sprinkle over the Cheddar cheese layer.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 411.5 kcal High 21%
- Protein 15.71 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 18.8 g 7%
- Total Fat 30.61 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 16.42 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.09 mg High 25%
- Sodium 832.46 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 2.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 267.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 184.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 71.05 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 0.99 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.71 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Butter, Canned Tuna, and Cream of Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 411.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Butter, Canned Tuna, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Dried Dill. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 411.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole healthy?
- Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 411.5 calories and 15.71 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 832.46 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.42 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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