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Delicious Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal

Delicious Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal for Stress-Free Dinners

A comforting and easy make-ahead meal, this Delicious Tuna Casserole Freezer Meal blends creamy textures and rich flavors for stress-free dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni Cook slightly underdone.
  • 2 cans Tuna Drained well.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For roux.
  • 4 tablespoons Flour For thickening sauce.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium is optional.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Mix in after cooling.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded; reserve some for topping.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Onion Salt
  • to taste Celery Salt
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Additional Cheddar Cheese Reserved for topping.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add elbow macaroni, and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour, stirring for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth, cooking for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and cool slightly before mixing in the mayonnaise.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, sauce, tuna, cheddar cheese, and seasonings.
  7. Transfer mixture to a greased baking pan and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. For freezing, cover tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 3 months.

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