Calling all tuna lovers! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Tuna Bake with Cheese Swirls. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through two irresistible variations of this classic recipe: the Tuna Noodle Bake and the Tuna Casserole with Cheese Swirls. Both versions feature tender tuna enveloped in a creamy sauce, perfectly complemented by the cheesy swirls that add a delightful touch of richness and gooeyness.
The Tuna Noodle Bake is a comforting classic that combines tuna, creamy sauce, and tender egg noodles. With every bite, you'll experience a symphony of flavors and textures, from the flaky tuna to the velvety sauce and the al dente noodles.
The Tuna Casserole with Cheese Swirls elevates the classic tuna casserole to new heights with a cheesy twist. Creamy tuna filling is nestled amidst a layer of crispy tater tots and topped with a generous swirl of melted cheese. The result is a mouthwatering casserole that is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Whether you prefer the classic Tuna Noodle Bake or the elevated Tuna Casserole with Cheese Swirls, you'll find all the necessary ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and enticing images in the recipes below. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of tuna-licious goodness!
FLUFFY CHEESY SWIRL BISCUITS, BAKED W/ CREAMY TUNA
Just one bite and you are saying oh, my gosh; I've got to have more. I have three grown kids in they're late 20's and they all will come home for this meal. I'm not kidding. This is one of my most requested recipes. If you don't like tuna change it to chicken, I make it both ways.
Provided by Dalinda Akerman
Categories Fish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a large stock pot put the butter and oil in pot, add the chopped onions, celery and sauté on medium heat. Saute until onions are translucent and soft, cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, making sure you do not brown or burn them. After the onions and celery are cooked add the 2 tablespoons of flour to make a roux whisking constantly cooking for 1 to 2 minutes without burning the flour on a medium to low heat, this will thicken your sauce. Add the Cream of Chicken, and Cream of Celery soup. Fill the cans of soup up with milk and pour into stock pot. Whisk until all blended and bubbly, cooking on medium heat. Add the parsley, peas, 1 cup of the Sharp Shredded Cheese, tuna, salt and Pepper stirring and whisking until well blended. After this mixture has reach a bubbly state turn down to a very low heat.
- 2. Now lets make biscuits. The Bisquick Mix tells you right on the side of the box how to make the biscuits. Follow the directions when your dough is all formed and ready to go dump out of bowl on to a lightly floured surface. Take out your rolling pin and roll out dough until paper thin. It does not have to be perfect and it can be in a big circle, it will be fine. Once you get the dough thin add 1 1/2 cups of Sharp Shredded Cheese and 1 1/2 cups of the Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese sprinkling all over the dough until it is covered. Start where the dough edge that is closest to you is start rolling it away from you until you have rolled the dough into a log. Now pinch the sides closed and pinch the edges to keep it closed. Slice dough 2 1/2 inches wide. You will make this dough log twice to be able to cover the top of your casserole dish.
- 3. Lightly spray your casserole dish with oil. Bring up the heat on your tuna mixture until it is bubbly hot then pour mixture into the casserole dish. It's important that the creamy tuna mixture is really bubbly hot so it will cook the bottom of the rolls. Take your cheesy swirl rolls and place on top of the creamy tuna mixture, placing them on top until all the surface is covered in glorious cheesy swirl biscuits. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 375. You must serve this with homemade mash potatoes! Pour the cooked cream tuna mixture over the potatoes and top with your fluffy cheesy biscuits. Enjoy!
TUNA CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE SWIRLS
Another recipe from Strictly Thrifty using Bisquick. Serve with Zucchini Slices, Fresh Fruit & Chocolate Rounds.
Provided by CJAY8248
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425*.
- Cook and stir onion and pepper in shortening in saucepan until tender. Stir in 1/4 cup baking mix. Add soup; gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in tuna, peas and lemon juice.
- Pour mixture into ungreased baking dish, 11-1/2x 7-1/2x 1 1/2". Keep hot in oven while preparing biscuits.
- Stir 2 cups baking mix and the water to a soft dough. Gently smooth dough into a ball on floured cloth-covered board. Knead 5 times.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, 15x9 inches; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up, beginning at wide side. Seal well by pinching edges into dough. Cut into twelve 1 1/4-inch slices. Place slices cut side down on hot tuna mixture.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
CREAMED TUNA & CHEESE SWIRLS
Grew up with my mom making this recipe for dinner alot. Now I make it a lot for my kids. It is just good ole' comfort food in my home.
Provided by utahmomtotwo
Categories Kid Friendly
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse meal. Add milk all at once and mix just until dough follows fork around bowl.
- Turn out on lightly floured surface; knead gently 30 seconds. Roll or pat 1/2 inch thick and spread with cheese. Roll as for jelly roll and cut in 1 inch slices. Bake on sprayed baking sheet at 450 for 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile make sauce by combining flour, salt, pepper and milk in saucepan over medium heat. Stir with wire whisk until flour is dissolved. Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens. Add tuna and stir to combine. Serve sauce over cheese swirls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 699.1, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 20.7
TUNA BAKE WITH CHEESE SWIRLS
My family thinks this dish is a tasty alternative to regular tuna casserole. The proof is that there are never any leftovers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter. Blend in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in soup, tuna, lemon juice and salt. Pour into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Preheat oven to 400°. For dough, combine biscuit mix and milk until blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with cheese, pimientos and parsley. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut into 1-in. slices; place over tuna mixture. Beat egg and water; brush over the swirls. , Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CHEESE-SWIRLED TUNA CASSEROLE WITH GREEN PEAS AND MINT
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly butter 11/2 to 2-quart casserole and set aside.
- Tuna Mixture:
- Stir-fry onion in butter in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, until lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Blend in flour and salt, then broth. Add milk and heat, stirring constantly until thickened and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in tuna, sour-cream, pimiento and lemon juice; set off heat, but keep warm.
- Cheese Swirl Biscuits:
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a large mixing bowl. Add shortening and cut in with pastry blender until texture of coarse meal. Add milk and fork briskly to make soft dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12 by 8 by 1/4-inch rectangle. Scatter cheese evenly on top, then jelly-roll style, starting from short end, to form roll 8 inches long. With floured sharp knife, slice 1-inch thick. Spoon tuna mixture into casserole. Space biscuits evenly on top, arranging so spiral designs show. Bake, uncovered, until biscuits puff and brown slightly -- about 20 minutes. In a saucepan with 1/2 cup boiling water add frozen peas, follow directions on the back of package. Drain. In a glass bowl, toss peas, with butter and dried mint.
TUNA CHEESE SANDWICHES
"This is my husband Kent's very favorite sandwich," says Barbara Billeter from Clovis, California, "and I often make a double batch when lots of family or friends are over." TIP: "I prepare the tuna mixture in advance and add the lettuce just before assembling the sandwiches. This gives me more time to visit with my company," suggests Barbara.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. On five slices of bread, layer 1/2 cup lettuce and about 1/4 cup tuna mixture; top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 34g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
TUNA MAC AND CHEESE BAKE
You can toss your other tuna casserole recipes, 'cause this one's the ultimate! You'll love the ease of this tasty dish. -Bonnie Hord, Lee's Summit, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in the tuna, soup, milk, peas, mushrooms and half of the fried onions. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining fried onions; bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 976mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SWISS TUNA BAKE
"My husband enjoys cooking just as much as I do," reports Joanne Callahan of Far Hills, New Jersey. "One night he tossed together this comforting casserole from meager ingredients we had in our cupboard. It turned out to be the best-tasting tuna casserole I have ever had! Swiss cheese flavors the noodles nicely."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the noodles, cheese, mayonnaise and tuna. Sprinkle 1/2 cup bread crumbs into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Spread noodle mixture over crumbs. Sprinkle with the remaining crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 856 calories, Fat 59g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality tuna. Opt for canned tuna packed in olive oil or water, and avoid tuna packed in brine or vegetable oil. Look for tuna that is light in color and has a firm texture.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for frozen peas, carrots, and corn, but you can use any vegetables you like. Some other good options include broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans.
- Make sure the cheese is melted. The cheese swirls are the star of this dish, so make sure they are melted and gooey. You can do this by baking the casserole until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve the casserole immediately. This dish is best enjoyed when it is hot and fresh out of the oven. It can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Tuna bake with cheese swirls is a delicious and easy-to-make casserole that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with protein, vegetables, and cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give tuna bake with cheese swirls a try.
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