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!
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 9x13 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 9x13 baking dish. Thaw overnight and bake according to directions.
Notes
Macros Per Serving: 49g Net Carbs, 23g Fat, 39g Protein
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal
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