De-Lightful Tuna Casserole

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Recipe by Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on May 25, 2023

This mild, homemade tuna casserole will truly satisfy your family's craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York

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°.

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De-Lightful Tuna Casserole

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Yield:5 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:25 min
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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
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Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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.

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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