Kraft Mac and Cheese Tuna Casserole

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I call this a classic tuna casserole because it is made with boxed macaroni and cheese and the basic ingredients we all grew up with. This is comfort food at its 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.

Submitted by Nancy D'Olivo Graham
Updated on November 16, 2024
tuna casserole with macaroni, cheese, and peas
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Combine drained macaroni, peas, and tuna in a bowl. Fold in the cheesy soup mixture. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

  5. 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 (per serving)

532 Calories
33g Fat
42g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1012mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 179mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 280mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.