Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole Recipe

Name: Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup milk; 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste (optional); 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste (optional)
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed, or to taste (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return macaroni to pot.
3
Stir 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, and powdered cheese from envelope into the cooked macaroni. Stir cream of mushroom soup, tuna, and 1/2 cup milk into the macaroni and cheese. Pour macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with Cheddar cheese and parsley.
4
Mix bread crumbs, melted butter, and dill in a small bowl; sprinkle over Cheddar cheese layer.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumb topping is lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

481

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7.25 ounce) package macaroni and cheese, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, and more.

Yes, Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Easy Macaroni Tuna Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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