CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Cheesy Tuna Casserole Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by รก-48

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 oz) package of Rotini or corkscrew macaroni (shells would work too)
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 cups milk
2-1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1 cup shredded gouda or edam cheese
3 (6 oz) cans of solid white tuna, drained
1 cup frozen peas
2-3 tomatoes thinly sliced about 1/4" thick
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
1 cup crushed Fritos

Steps:

  • 1. In saucepan, cook pasta in salted boiling water till al dente. Drain and return pasta to pan, set aside. 2. In small skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter and saute onions till tender, add lemon pepper seasoning, set aside. 3. In large saucepan, melt 2 tbsp butter over low heat. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper and cook 1 minute. 4. Gradually add milk, increasing heat to medium high and add saute onions. Cook till mixture thickens, whisking occasionally. 5. Once thicken, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups swiss and 1/2 cup gouda or edam cheese, stirring till melted. 6. Spray a 9 x 13 pan 7. Add cheese sauce to pasta and tuna. Add peas. Mix till evenly tossed. 8. Pour and spread into 9 x 13 pan. 9. Sprinkle Frito crumbs over cheese. 10. Arrange tomatoes on top, overlap if necessary. 11. Salt & pepper tomatoes. 12. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over tomatoes. 13. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes (Cover pan) 14. Uncover and cook additional 10-15 minutes till hot & bubbly.

Tiddles76
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna and it's always a hit with my family.


Angelo Martinez
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This casserole was easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Leeroy Gutierrez
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I followed the recipe exactly and my casserole turned out perfect. It was cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


Angela Fox
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This casserole was a disaster! It was dry and tasteless. I will not be making this recipe again.


Md Aimon
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more salt and pepper.


Elijah Chakua
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This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it.


simen king
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and pasta made it really creamy and delicious.


Glorious- Boutique
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This is my favorite tuna casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Ibrahim Hadi
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food that's perfect for a cold night.


Namono Sharon
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This was a great way to use up leftover tuna. The casserole was creamy and cheesy, and the tuna added a nice flavor.


Mustapha Fm
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I made this casserole for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.


Fajol Mia
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This is the best tuna casserole I've ever had! The recipe was easy to follow and the casserole turned out perfect.


Eric Barajas
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I'm not a fan of tuna casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. It was really delicious!


Chinwe Asu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Nilofar Muhammadi
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I love this casserole! It's so cheesy and flavorful.


S F Redwan
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This is my go-to recipe for tuna casserole. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


NezGoHARD News
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and pasta made it really creamy and delicious.


Wander Ramirez
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Lolo Toty
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This cheesy tuna casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavor was delicious. The tuna, cheese, and pasta were a perfect combination.