Creamy Cheddar Tuna Casserole
This creamy cheddar tuna casserole recipe is a delicious one-dish dinner that can be enjoyed right away or frozen for later!
Creamy Cheddar Tuna Casserole Recipe
My cooking philosophy is to keep it healthy and easy.
Recipes at Hammers N Hugs will include all-natural ingredients that can often be frozen and have been tested and approved by friends and family!
We love tuna around these parts, and the secret to this casserole is using a cheese that you love.
Many different kinds of cheese would work in this casserole, but my favorite is to do half sharp cheddar and half smoked sharp cheddar.
The veggies help to create that all-in-one dish for dinner we all enjoy.
For a low carb/gluten-free alternative checkout this Cheesy Cauliflower Tuna Casserole!
Bon appetit!
For more one dish dinner ideas, be sure to check out:
- Beef Zucchini Au Gratin
- Broccoli Chicken Quinoa Casserole
- Sheet Pan Tuna Melts
- Smokey Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole
- Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole
My little helper was in charge of grating the cheese.
Not too many chefs out there as cute as this one!
See that fork that slipped in there? The little chef had to taste it first.
For more one dish dinner ideas, be sure to check out:
- Beef Zucchini Au Gratin
- Broccoli Chicken Quinoa Casserole
- Sheet Pan Tuna Melts
- Smokey Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole
- Cauliflower Tater Tot Casserole
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Creamy Cheddar Tuna Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 oz pasta We use Bonza chickpea rotini
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 c flour
- 4 c 1% milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp honey mustard
- 2 c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 lg carrots, diced (or 1 cup)
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 24 oz tuna, drained
- 1 c mayonaisse. light
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
- Add the carrots, onion, milk, salt, and honey mustard. Cook until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Take off of the heat.
- Stir 1 c cheddar cheese until melted.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tuna, mayo, and sugar. Add to the cooked pasta and mix.
- Add the creamy sauce to the sauce pan of pasta and tuna, and mix.
- Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle the remaining 1 c cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake 350F for 30 mins then broil on high for 2 mins to brown the cheese on the top.
Freezing Instructions
- Freeze unbaked in the 9×13 baking dish. Thaw overnight and bake according to directions.
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