Tuna Fish Junk
Dive into the comfort of home-cooked nostalgia with this Tuna Fish Junk recipe, a timeless casserole that's creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crunchy. Made with everyday pantry staples like tender elbow macaroni, protein-packed canned tuna, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen peas, this hearty dish is baked to perfection with a golden layer of crushed potato chips for a crispy finish. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that serves up to four. Perfect for busy families or anyone craving a cozy one-dish meal, this tuna noodle casserole is a savory blend of textures and flavors you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans Canned tuna
- 1 10.5 oz can Cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Crushed potato chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned tuna (drained), cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Add the cooked macaroni to the mixture and stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the crushed potato chips over the top to create a crispy topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the dish is bubbly and the potato chip topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Tuna Fish Junk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.8 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.0 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 3799 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 90.9 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.3 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 903 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2088 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
