Best 7 Tuna Melt Mac N Cheese Recipes

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**Indulge in Culinary Delight: Embark on a Flavorful Journey with Tuna Melt Mac and Cheese and Its Captivating Variations**

Welcome to a culinary odyssey where creamy mac and cheese intertwines with the savory essence of tuna, resulting in a symphony of flavors. Discover the classic Tuna Melt Mac and Cheese recipe, a harmonious blend of pasta, tuna, cheese, and a touch of nostalgia. But our exploration doesn't end there. We've curated a collection of enticing variations that add unique twists to this beloved dish.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the Spicy Tuna Melt Mac and Cheese, where a hint of heat elevates the classic recipe to new heights. For a lighter indulgence, the Lightened Up Tuna Melt Mac and Cheese offers a guilt-free alternative without compromising on taste. And for those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Tuna Melt Mac and Cheese provides a delightful option that caters to special needs.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted, providing step-by-step instructions and a comprehensive list of ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes are designed to guide you effortlessly through the cooking process, ensuring success in your kitchen endeavors.

So, embark on this culinary journey, embrace the versatility of tuna melt mac and cheese, and savor the moment as you create delectable dishes that will delight your palate and leave your taste buds craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ULTIMATE TUNA MELTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (6 to 8-ounce) jars imported tuna packed in olive oil, drained
1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced hearts of celery
1/2 cup minced scallions, white and light green parts (3 scallions)
3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's
1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
4 large slices bread, such as Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White
4 ounces Swiss cheese, such as Emmentaler, grated
1 ounce microgreens

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, flake the tuna finely with a fork. Add the celery, scallions, and dill, and continue mixing and fluffing with the fork until combined. Add the lemon juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Combine the mayonnaise and anchovy paste, if using, and mix into the tuna.
  • Preheat the broiler. Toast the bread in a toaster and place the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Spread a quarter of the tuna mixture thickly and evenly on each piece of bread, covering the entire slice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on the 4 sandwiches, covering the tuna completely. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to brown. (Watch it carefully!) Sprinkle with the microgreens and serve hot.

KRAFT® MAC AND CHEESE TUNA CASSEROLE



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I call this a classic tuna casserole because it is made with a boxed macaroni and cheese and the basic ingredients we all grew up with. This is comfort food at it's best, my two favorites mixed together. This is so good that I took a picture of it after having it for dinner and decided it should be shared on my favorite recipe site. You will love it too.

Provided by Nancy D'Olivo Graham

Categories     Tuna Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

nonstick cooking spray
1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)
¼ cup butter
¾ cup milk
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (15 ounce) can sweet peas, drained
1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 ⅓ cups French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in macaroni from the box and cook for 7 minutes. Drain macaroni, then rinse under cold water and drain again. Set cheese sauce packet aside.
  • Melt butter in the same saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and cheese sauce packet; mix well. Stir in condensed soup and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Combine drained macaronis, peas, and tuna in a bowl. Fold in the cheesy soup mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, then sprinkle French-fried onions over top. Bake until onions are brown and cheese is melted, another 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 43.2 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1012.1 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

EASY MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE



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This dish is super easy. It is also a very hearty delicious bowl of comfort food. The guys in my house loved it. I loved this recipe but I used cream of mushroom soup and added the cheese into the casserole. I also melted butter and added bread crumbs to the top before baking, then sprinkle top lightly with dill seasoning. The resulting casserole was very creamy and flavorful.

Provided by Lorene Rohrbaugh

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese
¼ cup butter
¼ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return macaroni to pot.
  • Stir 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, and powdered cheese from envelope into the cooked macaroni. Stir cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and 1/2 cup milk into the macaroni and cheese. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese and parsley.
  • Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and dill in a small bowl; sprinkle over Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumb topping is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 881.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CHEESY TUNA MELTS



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A tasty change from cheese on toast

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g can tuna , whatever type you've got in the cupboard
½ a bunch of spring onions , finely chopped
4 tbsp mayonnaise
3thick slices of granary or wholemeal bread
50g cheddar , coarsely grated
generous pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill on its highest setting. Drain the tuna, flake it into a bowl and mix with the spring onions and mayonnaise. Season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.
  • Toast the bread under the grill until it's nicely browned on both sides, then spread the tuna mixture on top, right up to the edges of the toast. Scatter over the cheese and put back under the grill until the cheese is bubbling.
  • Slice in half, sprinkle with paprika and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 2.25 milligram of sodium

TUNA MAC AND CHEESE BAKE



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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

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 can (12 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen peas and pearl onions
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions, divided

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.

TUNA MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Tuna Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up
16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained
6 ounces tuna, drained
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in saucepan.
  • Stir in macaroni.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover.
  • Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
  • Add Velveeta, vegetables, tuna and milk; stir until Velveeta is melted.

TUNA CHEESE MELTS



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This sandwich dresses up a typical tuna sandwich with American cheese and rye bread spread with a mixture of sour cream and garlic salt. Cooked in a skillet, this sandwich oozes with flavor.-Bernadine Dirmeyer, Harpster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
8 slices rye or white bread
1 pouch (6.40 ounces) light tuna
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 slices process American cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream and garlic salt; spread on one side of each slice of bread. In another small bowl, combine tuna and mayonnaise; spread on four slices of bread. Top with cheese and remaining bread; gently press together., Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add two sandwiches; toast sandwiches until bread is lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your tuna melt mac and cheese. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Gruyère.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: The macaroni should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you bake it with the cheese sauce.
  • Make a creamy cheese sauce: The cheese sauce should be creamy and flavorful. Use a combination of milk, butter, and flour to make a roux, then whisk in the cheese until it is melted and smooth.
  • Add the tuna and peas: Flaked tuna and peas are classic ingredients in a tuna melt. Add them to the cheese sauce and stir until they are evenly distributed.
  • Top with breadcrumbs: A crunchy topping of breadcrumbs adds a nice contrast to the creamy cheese sauce. Use panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs that have been toasted in butter.
  • Bake until golden brown: Bake the tuna melt mac and cheese until it is golden brown on top and bubbly around the edges. This will take about 20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Tuna melt mac and cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give tuna melt mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed.

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