Best 6 Mandarin Tuna Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Mandarin Tuna Casserole, a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender tuna enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce, perfectly complemented by the vibrant taste of mandarin oranges. But that's not all; discover a medley of equally enticing recipes within this article, each promising a unique culinary experience. Embark on a taste adventure with our savory and satisfying Tuna Noodle Casserole, a classic comfort food that never fails to warm the soul. Treat yourself to a delightful twist with our Tuna Casserole with Cornbread Topping, a crispy and golden crust that adds a delightful textural contrast. And for a lighter option, explore our Tuna Casserole with Vegetables, a symphony of flavors and colors that celebrates the goodness of fresh produce. No matter your preference, our collection of Mandarin Tuna Casserole and its accompanying recipes promises a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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EASY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Tuna Noodle Casserole combines flaky tuna and tender egg noodles in a cheesy creamy sauce.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups egg noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
⅔ cup frozen peas (defrosted)
1 can tuna (5-6 ounces, drained)
10 ½ ounces condensed mushroom soup
⅓ cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
½ cup cheddar
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
  • Boil noodles al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine noodles, onion mixture, peas, soup, milk, cheese, tuna and parsley. Mix well.
  • Spread into a 2qt casserole dish and top with crumb topping.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 689 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1.25 cup

MODERN TUNA CASSEROLE



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I loved tuna casserole as a kid and found myself craving it as an adult. However, the massive amounts of fat and salt in the traditional recipe were a turnoff healthwise, and it just didn't taste as good as I remembered. I reconfigured the recipe to include more vegetables and the result was delicious. -Rebecca Blanton, St. Helena, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cans (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup frozen peas
3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, red pepper and mushrooms. Cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Add tuna, spinach and peas; cook until spinach is just wilted, 2-3 minutes. , Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta water. In a large bowl, place pasta and tuna mixture; toss to combine. Wipe skillet clean., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEST TUNA CASSEROLE



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This is a tuna casserole that even my picky family loves! The potato chips give the casserole a crunchy crust.

Provided by JAICARD

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen green peas
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 99.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1061.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

TUNA CASSEROLE



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Break out a family favorite: tuna casserole. The traditional comfort food is great for serving large groups. In our tuna casserole recipe, we cut the sauce with chicken broth, but there's enough milk to make this casserole feel indulgent.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 pound tubetti or elbow macaroni
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 ounce Parmesan, grated (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced small
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cans (6 ounces each) solid light tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package instructions (it will be undercooked). Drain. In a small bowl, toss together panko, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil.
  • In pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, 8 minutes. Add flour and whisk to coat onion with flour. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in pasta, tuna, and peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer tuna mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with panko mixture. Bake until sauce is bubbling and crust is golden, 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

TUNA MANDARIN CASSEROLE



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I found this in a box of recipes at my great aunt's house. Don't be afraid of the mish mashb of ingedients they all come togther at the end!

Provided by Kellina

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup water
1 (170 g) can tuna (drained)
1 (10 ounce) can mushroom soup (not diluted)
1 cup of diced celery
1 (10 ounce) can mandarin oranges (drained)
1 (10 ounce) can mushrooms (or 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
chinese noodles (egg based is best, I recommend chow mein noodles)

Steps:

  • Add everything together in a bowl except the noodles, this can be done hours in advance. When you're ready to start making dinner follow the directions on the package of noodles. Once they are cooked add them to your bowl of everything else and stir the noodles so that they are well covered. Place into an 8x10 casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 16.1, Sodium 330.2, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 13.6

BEST TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE



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This tuna noodle casserole is the best with a classic creamy taste from my childhood. The sauce is rich and creamy but not overwhelmingly heavy. The crunch from the topping and fresh bite from the parsley create the perfect balance. Let's not forget that this is a great budget-friendly meal to feed a crowd!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
4 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 tablespoons salted butter, divided
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small white onion, minced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen sweet peas
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add egg noodles and 3 teaspoons salt to the boiling water; cook until tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain noodles. Return to pot and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until mushrooms are softened and onions are translucent, about 4 minutes. Add remaining butter; stir constantly until melted. Sprinkle flour over vegetable mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in milk and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring often. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
  • Add sauce mixture to reserved noodles. Stir in 1 cup Cheddar cheese, peas, and tuna. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Stir together bread crumbs, remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1481.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Tips:

  • Use canned or fresh tuna. If using canned tuna, choose tuna packed in water and flake it before adding it to the casserole. If using fresh tuna, cook it thoroughly before flaking it.
  • Use cooked rice. You can use leftover cooked rice or cook rice according to the package directions.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. The recipe calls for celery, onion, and green bell pepper, but you can also use other vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, or peas.
  • Use a creamy sauce. The recipe calls for a creamy sauce made with cream of celery soup, milk, and mayonnaise. You can also use a different type of creamy sauce, such as a cheese sauce or a white sauce.
  • Top with bread crumbs and cheese. The bread crumbs and cheese add a crispy and cheesy topping to the casserole. You can use any type of bread crumbs, such as panko bread crumbs or regular bread crumbs.
  • Bake until bubbly. Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until it is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Mandarin tuna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover tuna and rice. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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