Best 10 Velveeta Tuna Macaroni Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic culinary journey with Velveeta Tuna Macaroni, a classic dish that has been a staple in American kitchens for decades. This comforting casserole combines the creamy richness of Velveeta cheese, the savory flavors of tuna, and the hearty goodness of macaroni, resulting in a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a potluck gathering, this versatile dish can be customized to suit your preferences. Explore our collection of Velveeta Tuna Macaroni recipes, ranging from the traditional to the innovative, and discover new ways to enjoy this timeless classic. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one that incorporates additional ingredients like vegetables, spices, or different types of pasta, we have something for everyone. Get ready to satisfy your cravings and create a dish that the whole family will love.

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

VELVEETA TUNA MAC



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This cheesy, one-pan-wonder main dish, made with elbow macaroni, canned tuna and frozen vegetables, is ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 servings, about 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups (8 oz.) elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut up
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen vegetable blend, thawed, drained
1 can (6 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
2 Tbsp. fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in karge saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8 to 10 min. or until macaroni is tender. (Do not drain.)
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook until VELVEETA Made With 2% Milk is completely melted and mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

TUNA MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Tuna Macaroni and Cheese is a quick, stove top dinner that can be made from pantry staples. The extra cheesy tuna mac goodness will satisfy everyone in your house.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Casserole     Entree     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound cheese melt (Velveeta)
1/4 cup milk
1 Tablespoon butter
2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 ounces tuna, packed in oil

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni in a medium saucepan according to package directions.
  • Drain water; add the pasta back to the saucepan.
  • Cube cheese melt (Velveeta), and add to the macaroni. Add milk. Over medium-low heat, stir constantly until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Add butter, garlic salt and black pepper and stir until butter is melted.
  • Add undrained tuna, and stir. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 2185 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Calories 452 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

VELVEETA® TUNA & NOODLES



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Can your tuna casserole top this VELVEETA® Tuna & Noodles recipe? Its a one-pot, stovetop dish with just five ingredients-and it's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 cups water
3 cups medium egg noodles, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed, drained
1 can (5 oz.) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Stir in noodles; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until noodles are tender. (Do not drain.)
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook 5 to 8 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and noodle mixture is heated through, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 16 g

VELVEETA TUNA-NOODLE CASSEROLE



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A new take on the familiar tuna casserole. This is a cheesy version full of plenty of tuna and vegetables.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups egg noodles, cooked
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots
1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup milk
3/4 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French fried onion rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • Combine all ingredients except onion rings and mix well to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Uncover and top with onion rings. Bake a few minutes more.

MACARONI TUNA CASSEROLE



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This dish is so easy to fix, and the flavor is better than any tuna helper I've ever tried. It was a staple when I was in college since a box of macaroni and cheese and a can of tuna cost so little. -Suzanne Zick, Osceola, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (5 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in soup, tuna and milk. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, parsley. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

VELVEETA® SKILLET DINNERS - TUNA



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Here's a fast and easy skillet take on classic tuna casserole, with VELVEETA, macaroni and peas. Ready in 30 minutes-easy peasy!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 5 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut up
1 can (6 oz.) solid white tuna, drained, flaked
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water to boil in large nonstick skillet. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium; cover skillet with tight-fitting lid. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender and just a little water remains in the skillet.
  • Stir in VELVEETA, tuna and peas. Cook until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

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.

VELVEETA TUNA MACARONI



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2-1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fried onion topping
1 box Velveeta Macaroni and Cheese
2 cans white tuna
1 can sweet peas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Shred about a half a cup to a cup of cheddar cheese into a bowl, mix in the onion topping and set aside.
  • Cook the macaroni and cheese as instructed on the box. Mix both cans of tuna into the macaroni and cheese when finished.
  • Put the macaroni mix in an 8 x 8 casserole dish. Spread peas over top, then sprinkle the cheese and onion over the peas.
  • Put into the oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is a golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

VELVEETA CHEESY TUNA CASSEROLE



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Make a casserole everyone will love with VELVEETA Cheesy Tuna Casserole! Cheesiness and more make this cheesy tuna casserole delicious.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Shells & Cheese Dinner Made With 2% Milk Cheese
1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 can (5 oz.) chunk light tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add vegetables, milk and tuna; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole; sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 23 g

VELVEETA TUNA MELT SKILLET



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Fishing for a quick and tasty meal? How about this 20-minute VELVEETA Tuna Melt Skillet topped with crushed butter crackers?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (12.8 oz.) VELVEETA CHEESY SKILLETS Dinner Kit Tuna Melt
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (5 oz. each) tuna, drained, flaked
12 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Combine Pasta and Vegetables, Seasoning Mix and water in large skillet. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 9 to 11 min. or until pasta is tender and most of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • Add tuna; mix lightly. Stir in VELVEETA Cheese Sauce.
  • Top with cracker crumbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 19 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality tuna. Look for tuna that is packed in water or olive oil, and avoid tuna that is packed in vegetable oil.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Be sure to drain the macaroni well before adding it to the other ingredients.
  • Use a sharp knife to dice the celery and onion. This will help to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
  • Use a large pot to cook the macaroni and tuna mixture. This will help to prevent the mixture from boiling over.
  • Stir the macaroni and tuna mixture frequently while it is cooking. This will help to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the cheese sauce to the macaroni and tuna mixture and stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture is well combined.
  • Serve the macaroni and tuna mixture immediately. This dish is best when served hot.

Conclusion:

Velveeta tuna macaroni is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover tuna. With its creamy cheese sauce and flavorful tuna, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Give it a try tonight!

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