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Cheesy Tuna Mac - Lunch Version

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Cheesy Tuna Mac - Lunch Version

Lisa
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4 Servings
8 Ingredients
5 Comments

Add some variety to your macaroni and cheese with this kid friendly recipe. Paprika and onions give an irresistibly sweet and smoky twist to this Cheesy Tuna Mac.

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4 Servings
8 Ingredients
5 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • ⅔ cups dice Onion, Yellow
  • 2 tablespoons Flour, All-Purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth/Stock
  • 1 ½ cups chunk Pasteurized Processed Cheese
  • 6 ounces drain Chunk Light Tuna in Water
  • 4 ½ cups cook Elbows

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Cooking Instructions

Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Stovetop

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions

Stove Cook

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute onions until they are translucent.
  3. Add flour and paprika, cook for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in broth and simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Add cheese spread and stir until melted.
  6. Stir in tuna and cooked pasta, tossing to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
4 Servings
Serving Size
about 1.5 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories
465
Total Fat
18g
Saturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
Sodium
962mg
Total Carbohydrates
51g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
5g
Protein
24g
WW Freestyle
15

Categories

shellfish-free, soy-free, traditional, kid-friendly, fall, winter, spring, summer, egg-free

Categories

shellfish-free, soy-free, traditional, kid-friendly, fall, winter, spring, summer, egg-free

5 Comments

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  1. This sounds delicious! I adore velveeta, but try to limit it to special occasions. This casserole will be made! 🙂

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  2. This looks great! I have a very picky toddler who loves Mac and cheese. I’m wondering if anyone has ideas of how to hide veggies in this…

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