More About De-Lightful Tuna Casserole
Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free milk
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
3 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crushed cornflakes
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mushrooms, cheese, milk, tuna, pimientos, onion, mustard and salt. Drain macaroni; add to tuna mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Can you freeze De-Lightful Tuna Casserole?
Cool unbaked casserole before topping with cornflakes; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Top casserole with cornflakes and bake as directed; increase time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free milk
1 can (5 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
3 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup crushed cornflakes
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the soup, mushrooms, cheese, milk, tuna, pimientos, onion, mustard and salt. Drain macaroni; add to tuna mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cornflakes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Can you freeze De-Lightful Tuna Casserole?
Cool unbaked casserole before topping with cornflakes; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Top casserole with cornflakes and bake as directed; increase time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat.
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